Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) received a formula grant award of $2,601,743 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). The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2026, supports the delivery of supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education (including breastfeeding promotion and support), and referrals to health and social services for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk.

As the state agency administrator for the WIC program in Colorado, CDPHE distributes these formula grant funds to local agencies throughout the state to support comprehensive program operations. The funding designated as "WIC Food Non-Appropriated" supports food assistance components of the program, enabling eligible participants to access nutritionally adequate supplemental foods and related services. CDPHE maintains responsibility for program oversight, certification of participants, financial management, and compliance with federal requirements, including maintaining full records of program operations for a minimum of three years following final fiscal year reporting.