Formula Grant 262WI006W1006

Federal Grant Award Summary

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services received a formula grant award of $36.07 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC, CFDA 10.557), obligated on October 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2026. This award specifically funds WIC food expenses for the state of Wisconsin. Under this formula grant, the state delivers supplemental nutritious foods to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who meet nutritional risk criteria.

The WIC program provides comprehensive nutrition assistance services through a network of local agencies and food vendors. The state distributes the federal funding to local agencies across Wisconsin to support the procurement and distribution of supplemental foods, along with nutrition education and referrals to health and social services, including breastfeeding promotion and support. As a formula grant administered through a Federal-State agreement, the award is distributed based on statutory funding formulas and enables Wisconsin to serve eligible participants through established local delivery systems and food vendor networks throughout the state.