WIC Food Expenses Formula Grant Award Summary

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) received a Formula Grant award of $11.15 million 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) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award specifically funds WIC Food Expenses, providing 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 within New York State.

As the state-level prime awardee, NYSDOH distributes federal WIC funding to local agencies and food vendors throughout the state to support program operations and food delivery systems. NYSDOH administers one of the nation's largest WIC programs, with annual grant funding exceeding $200 million across multiple WIC award categories including food expenses, administrative expenses, and breastfeeding support initiatives. This formula grant award represents a portion of New York's annual WIC allocation and supports the state's obligation to provide eligible participants with access to nutritious supplemental foods as part of the comprehensive WIC program.