WIC National Infrastructure Grant Award Summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) received a $260,903 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the WIC Grants to States program (CFDA 10.578) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This award supports WIC National Infrastructure improvements designed to enhance the delivery of benefits and services under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The funding aligns with the federal program's objectives to modernize state WIC agency operations through technology enhancements, infrastructure improvements, and system upgrades that improve program access and customer experience.

Under this two-year grant period, CDPHE will implement infrastructure modernization initiatives consistent with the WIC Grants to States program framework, which typically encompasses electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system enhancements, management information system (MIS) upgrades, technology infrastructure improvements, and operational enhancements to support efficient WIC program administration. As the prime recipient, CDPHE will manage project implementation and maintain required documentation in accordance with federal grant requirements and the Cooperative Agreement terms and conditions governing the award.