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WIC CIAO Request for Applications (RFA)

Purpose: The purpose of WIC CIAO is to assist WIC State and local agencies, including Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), and nonprofit entities and organizations including community-based organizations, and nonprofit organizations chartered under the Tribal law of a state or federally recognized Tribe to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative outreach strategies to increase WIC awareness, participation, redemption of benefits, and reduce disparities in program delivery. WIC CIAO is an exciting opportunity to expand outreach and engagement between the WIC Program and community partners.
Receipt Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Total Awards: $10,000,000
Eligibility: Eligible WIC CIAO applicants include the following:

  • WIC agency: Any WIC State or local agency, including Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) that administer the Program.
  • Nonprofit entity: An association, cooperative, or other organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations chartered under the Tribal law of a state or federally recognized Tribes may apply. Examples include, but are not limited to, community-based organizations, community health centers, hospitals, public housing sites, Indian health service facilities, colleges and universities, cooperative extension services, migrant health centers and camps, faith-based organizations, nonprofit advocacy organizations and coalitions.
Link: https://frac.org/wic-ciao/rfa?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=d5673ba6-c7b6-4143-95c5-db3296c5208a