The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program

Archived

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

The purpose of the GusNIP-NI is to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands; and the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) Block Grants participants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands by providing incentives at the point of purchase. When the term “SNAP/NAP” is used it is means both the SNAPNAP Block Grants.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov <br/>Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 13, 2026
  • ClosesJun 16, 2026
  • Award floor$10,000
  • Award ceiling$15,000,000
  • Program funding$36,300,000
  • Expected awards15
  • CFDA10.331
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