Deadline: 13 December 2017
The United States Agency for International Development, National Institute of Food and Agriculture is inviting applications for its “Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Competitive Grant Program” to support projects to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among low-income consumers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing incentives at the point of purchase.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $21,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
- Award Floor: $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications may only be submitted by government agencies and non-profit organizations.
- Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award
- Eligible government agencies and non-profit organizations may include: an emergency feeding organization; an agricultural cooperative; a producer network or association; a community health organization; a public benefit corporation; an economic development corporation; a farmers’ market; a community-supported agriculture program; a buying club; a SNAP-authorized retailer; and a State, local, or tribal agency.
- All applicants must demonstrate in their application that they are a government agency or non-profit organization.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.