The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated $1 million under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP, CFDA 10.331) from September 2021 through August 2024. Through its Georgia Fresh for Less program, Wholesome Wave Georgia will match each Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollar spent at partner farmers markets and farms with additional incentives to encourage SNAP recipients to purchase more...
The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Forsyth Farmers Market Inc. a $472,287 Project Grant under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) on September 15, 2022 to complete the 912 FOOD FARMACY EXPANSION project by September 14, 2025. GusNIP, also known as the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331), provides additional COVID relief and response funding to address critical food security needs of low-income communities...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $2,182,270 Project Grant under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, a non-profit organization. The grant will fund the "WNC FARM FRESH DOUBLE SNAP NETWORK" project, which aims to improve food security and access to local food in the Western North Carolina region by: Implementing double SNAP incentives across 38 firms to...
This federal Project Grant award of $355,804.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (CFDA 10.576). The grant supports the State of Georgia Department of Public Health in delivering fresh, locally grown agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs to low-income seniors through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs. The award will fund both...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $16,154,000 Project Grant under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), CFDA 10.331, to Field & Fork Network Inc., a non-profit organization based in New York. The award will support the expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks New York (DUFBNY) program, which provides incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase fresh fruits and...
This $133,128.00 Formula Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (CFDA 10.572). The grant supports the State of Georgia Department of Public Health in delivering fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs to eligible women, infants, and children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The award covers the period from October 1,...
This $649,973 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service supports the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (CFDA 10.572) in the state of Georgia. The program aims to provide fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs to low-income women, infants, and children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The grant funding will cover both the procurement of produce and the...
This $3,500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Farmers' Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Support Grants (CFDA 10.545) program supports the National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs, Inc. in increasing accessibility and participation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at farmers' markets. The grant, effective from September 2024 through September 2027, will fund the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) to Royten's Enrichment Academy Community Hope (REACH) to address food insecurity in California City, CA. The "Fresh Food Funds" project aims to increase access to fresh produce and improve dietary habits among low-income residents, particularly SNAP beneficiaries, through a farmer's market-based...
This Project Grant award of $6,012,162.00 is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582). The grant will fund the provision of free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price meals in the state of Georgia. The goal is to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, promote healthy eating habits, and enhance overall nutrition and diet...