Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services received a $7.88 million Formula Grant 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 a performance period through September 30, 2026. This award is designated specifically for WIC administrative expenses and supports the state agency's operational capacity to administer the WIC program across Nebraska.

As the state WIC agency, the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services uses these administrative funds to support core program operations including certification of income-eligible participants, nutrition education delivery, breastfeeding promotion and support services, referrals to health and social services, and management of the food delivery system. The administrative expenses cover personnel, systems management, and operational infrastructure necessary to serve pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five determined to be at nutritional risk. The funds flow from the state agency to local agencies throughout Nebraska to ensure efficient program implementation and service delivery to eligible beneficiaries.