Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $3.61 million to the American Samoa Government Department of Human and Social Services under the WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) formula grant (CFDA 10.557) for the fiscal year 2026 (obligated October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026). This award specifically supports 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 in American Samoa.

The WIC program delivers comprehensive nutrition assistance services including the provision of supplemental foods, nutrition education with emphasis on breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health and social services. As a territorial government agency serving approximately 50,000 residents, the American Samoa DHSS administers this formula grant at the local level to ensure eligible beneficiaries receive adequate nutritional support and related services. This award represents part of the department's broader portfolio of federal nutrition and social services grants totaling approximately $2.76 million for fiscal 2026 across multiple WIC funding categories including administrative costs and program support.