The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.331 -- Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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. The program will test strategies that could contribute to our understanding of how best to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may only be submitted by government agencies and non-profit organizations. Award recipients may sub-award to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy-2019-gus-schumacher-incentive-program-revised-rfa-5-9-19.pdf | Revised Gus Schumacher Incentive Program | May 9, 2019 03:29 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 10, 2019
Award
$41,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$8,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-FINI-006771
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 23, 2019
Archive date:
July 10, 2019
