The federal Project Grant award of $200,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331). The grant will fund a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) match nutrition incentive program implemented by Project Open Hand, a non-profit organization in Alameda County, California. The program aims to increase consumption of culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables among 150 referred participants by providing a $70 per month incentive for 6 months to spend on SNAP-eligible produce. The initiative will also support participants in enrolling in SNAP if eligible but not currently receiving benefits. The program seeks to evaluate the impact on food security, fruit and vegetable intake, and overall health outcomes. This award advances the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program's goal of enhancing nutrition and reducing healthcare costs by increasing access to fresh produce for low-income populations.
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