Cap FM food expense (o)

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Washington State Department of Health $328,053 on October 1, 2025, under the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (CFDA 10.572) to support food expenses through September 30, 2026. The award funds the provision of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs to eligible Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants through farmers' markets and roadside stands approved by the state agency. Eligible WIC participants receive FMNP coupons in addition to regular WIC benefits, which they redeem for eligible foods. The program also aims to expand awareness, use, and sales at farmers' markets and roadside stands. Performance occurs in Washington State, with the state agency administering the coupons and vendor approvals. This is a formula grant awarded under the federal/state agreement mechanism, with funds distributed to state agencies by formula and grant payments made by letter of credit.