The USDA is offering the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grant. This grant is for the purpose of funding and evaluating projects designed to significantly increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among eligible participants. Specifically, this initiative targets USDA SNAP participants across all 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. It also extends its support to USDA NAP participants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. The core objective is achieved by providing direct incentives at the point of purchase, thereby promoting healthier eating habits and making nutritious food more accessible for low-income individuals and families.
Opportunity ID: 345761
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-FINI-009750 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.331 — Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $36,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility to apply for a GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program grant is limited to governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Institutions of higher education that are local, county, tribal, territory, or state government agencies must provide documentation in support of eligibility as a governmental agency. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program aims to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by USDA SNAP participants in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Virgin Islands and the USDA NAP participants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands by providing incentives at the point of purchase. |
| Link to Additional Information: | The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 345761 Full Announcement-FY23-GusNIP-NIP-RFA -> FY23-GusNIP-RFA-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.331 | PKG00279635 | Feb 02, 2023 | May 04, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345761 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
345761 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
345761 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
345761 RR_FedNonFedBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
345761 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
345761 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
345761 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
345761 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_2_0-2.0.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
