Project Grant 20257041345262
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $772,942 Project Grant under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to The Land At Home Project, Inc. located in Phoenix, AZ. This 3-year grant, awarded on Sep 15, 2024, supports the implementation of a comprehensive veteran agricultural education program that addresses issues at the nexus of human, animal, and environmental health. Key...
- The HonorHealth Desert Mission Produce Prescription Program (HHDM PPR) is a $483,000 Project Grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331). The program aims to address chronic health conditions exacerbated by limited access to healthy food by connecting eligible patients at HonorHealth Medical Group clinics with monthly produce credits to redeem for fresh...
- This $483,569 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) will fund a program to increase fresh produce intake, reduce food insecurity, and lower healthcare costs for women veterans in the Pacific Islands. The non-profit Pacific Health Research & Education Institute will provide educational cook-along demonstrations and improve access to fresh produce. The program aims to...
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) CFDA 10.331 provides $480,440.00 to Shalom Farms, Inc. to implement a 3-year produce prescription program. Over the 3-year period, the program will serve 3 cohorts of 20 participants each year, providing 12 weeks of active programming followed by 12 weeks of sustained management, coaching, peer support,...
- 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...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded an $8.5 million Project Grant to Pinnacle Prevention Corporation under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) to implement the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona Corner Store Expansion Initiative from September 2021 through August 2025. The initiative aims to increase purchases of Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables among SNAP consumers by providing a $1 match for fruit and vegetable purchases at...
- 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...
- 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 Arizona Community Health Workers Association (Azchow) was awarded a $480,427 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA #10.331). The funding will support the "Comiendo Fresco" (Eating Fresh) project, which aims to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables for 150 low-income Hispanic residents in the underserved, rural community of Douglas, Arizona. The project will...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $454,918 Project Grant under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331) to the Arizona Veterans Research And Education Foundation. The grant will fund the "Harvest for Heroes Produce Prescription Program" to address food insecurity among veterans in Phoenix, AZ. The program will provide enrolled veterans with nutrition education from registered dietitians and weekly vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets. The goal is to increase veterans' produce consumption, improve chronic disease management, and reduce healthcare costs. Over the 20-24 week enrollment period, the program will collect data on fruit/vegetable intake, food insecurity, chronic disease markers, and emergency healthcare utilization. The objective is to demonstrate sustainable behavior change, decreased food insecurity, and better chronic disease outcomes through this produce prescription intervention.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $454.9k | 9/15/25 |