Federal Grant Award Summary

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health received a formula grant award of $2,505,285.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (CFDA 10.557), obligated on October 1, 2025, with a performance period through September 30, 2026. This funding is designated specifically for WIC Food Expenses and supports the delivery of supplemental nutritious foods to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk throughout Massachusetts.

As the state administering agency, MDPH distributes WIC food expense funds to local agencies that directly serve eligible participants by providing supplemental food benefits. The funding supports the procurement and distribution of nutritious foods including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, protein sources, and infant formula as defined by WIC program guidelines. This formula grant allocation represents Massachusetts' proportional share of federal WIC funding based on the state's eligible population and historical participation patterns.