Purpose: |
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 that would inform future efforts, and develop effective and efficient benefit redemption technologies. |
Receipt Date: |
Monday, December 12, 2016 |
Total Awards: |
Estimated up to $16,700,000 |
Eligibility: |
Applications may only be submitted by government agencies and non-profit organizations. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. |
Link: |
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/food-insecurity-nutrition-incentive-fini-grant-program |