Project Grant 20257041345169
- This $472,139.50 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) supports the implementation of a "Fresh Farmacy" prescription produce program at UVA Health Children's, a major healthcare system. The program will source fresh produce from local farmers and provide bi-weekly shares of fruits and vegetables, along with educational resources, to 100...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $482,999 Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) project grant to The Food Trust, a non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two-year grant, awarded on September 15, 2025, aims to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and associated health benefits among patients experiencing or at risk for diet-related diseases and nutrition insecurity. Through the...
- This federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) provides $479,785 to the Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. for the "Más Verduras (More Vegetables)" program. The program will provide $100-$150 per month for 12 months to low-income participants with uncontrolled diabetes who are enrolled in Medicare and screen positive for food...
- With the support of a $480,441 Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.331), the Chicago Horticultural Society will enhance its Produce Prescription Program, VeggieRx. The program provides weekly access to produce boxes, nutrition and cooking education, and a supportive community for up to 1,500 individuals with or at risk of diet-related illnesses in underserved Chicago communities....
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) CFDA 10.331 provides $996,302 to support a 2-year project that aims to increase the purchase and consumption of fruits and vegetables among low-income families in the Bronx, New York. The project works with two local retailers and food pantry sites to implement a produce incentive program, providing $2...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $969,999 under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA 10.310) to Tufts University School of Medicine for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The project aims to improve the health and nutrition behaviors of early childhood education (ECE) providers through a randomized controlled workplace wellness initiative at diverse Head Start centers across the...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $482,868 Project Grant under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) to the New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association (NMFMA). The "Rooted in Wisdom" project will address food insecurity and diet-related diseases in New Mexico communities by partnering with six healthcare providers to provide 160 low-income participants with 12 weeks of locally grown fruits and...
- This $431,250 project grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) will support the VeggieRx Prescription Produce Program operated by Chicago Botanic Garden. VeggieRx will provide 7,500 additional produce boxes and $8,250 in double value coupons to participants across its five clinic sites in Chicago neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This will help meet immediate food security...
- This federal Project Grant award of $480,440 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.331 - Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program) supports a 3-year research collaboration between the Medical Clinics of Northern Tier Center for Health (NOTCH) and strategic grocery retail partners in Richford, Vermont. The project aims to reduce healthcare use and associated costs, and increase the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables for at-risk...
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, CFDA 10.310, supports the development and evaluation of a digital intervention focused on healthy cooking, parent feeding practices, and child involvement in home food preparation for low-income families. The $909,615.40 grant, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, will create a...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $482,992 Project Grant to The Children's Hospital Corporation, doing business as Boston Children's Hospital, under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331). This grant aims to increase fruit and vegetable intake among children with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including elevated blood pressure, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: The grant period of performance is from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $483.0k | 9/9/25 |