The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) within the USDA provides dedicated funds for peer breastfeeding support programs which follow the FNS evidenced-based peer program model. Peer grant awards and funding levels are contingent on MN WIC’s FNS peer funding grant, which is awarded annually.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/17/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Peer support services provide additional support for pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants, with the goal of increasing breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration. Training for grantees on how to manage a peer program and train peer counselors is provided by MN WIC. Local peer programs will be asked to share their successes and challenges in providing peer support to WIC participants, and to help us identify and share best practices related to peer breastfeeding support.
Benefits to WIC agencies participating in this peer support program include:
- Additional breastfeeding support for your participants.
- Opportunity to develop additional trained staff.
- Increased WIC visibility in the community.
- Priority for future PBSP funding, as funds are available.
For more information, visit MDH.
