The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services is currently accepting proposals for the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP).
Donor Name: California Department of Food and Agriculture
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/04/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
CDFA is seeking project proposals from qualified entities to support nutrition incentive shoppers and/or to distribute nutrition incentives to shoppers using a) WIC fruit and vegetable benefits, b) WIC FMNP, and/or c) SFMNP benefits to purchase California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized Certified Farmers’ Markets. Qualified shoppers should be able to receive the incentive at the time of purchase. Projects that reach low-access areas and low-income populations, particularly communities where a large proportion of the population is eligible for nutrition benefits (such as CalFresh, WIC, SFMNP) and experiences high rates of diet-related diseases, will be prioritized.
Tracks
- Track 1: Incentive Distribution and Support
- Track 2: Support and Technical Assistance for Electronic Benefits.
Funding Information
CDFA anticipates up to $1,750,000 will be available for awards. Funds requested must range from $10,000 to $500,000; requests outside of this range may result in disqualification.
Grant Period
Grant duration is nine (9) months. Grant funds can be used beginning April 1, 2026, and cannot be expended after December 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is limited to the following entities or combination of eligible entities:
- Certified Farmers’ Markets authorized to accept WIC, WIC FMNP and/or SFMNP benefits
- Non-profit organizations that are applying to work with Certified Farmers’ Markets accepting WIC, WIC FMNP and/or SFMNP benefits
For more information, visit CDFA.
