Substance Use Prevention Education in the WIC Program

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service is seeking applications for a Substance Use Prevention Education in the WIC Program cooperative agreement. The purpose is to develop trainings and resources to assist State and local agency WIC staff when addressing substance use prevention and referrals with WIC participants. Key activities include developing a train-the-trainer substance use prevention program, revising the WIC Substance Use Prevention Guide, creating an online WIC staff training course, and developing participant education materials. Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. universities and colleges, and the application is due by July 8, 2024, with an anticipated award date in September 2024.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1,550,000 over 3 years to support the development and delivery of the proposed activities. The place of performance is not specified, but the project will involve working with WIC State agencies across the country to implement the substance use prevention education program and resources.