USDA-NIFA-FINI-009750: The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2023.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $15.0 million (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $36.3 million in total. Applications closed on May 4, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 2, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$15.0 million
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$36.3 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-FINI-010594 | February 14, 2024 | Closed May 14, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-FINI-009063 | April 7, 2022 | Closed June 30, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 2, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 4, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 3, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
A. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility to apply for a GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program grant is limited to governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Institutions of higher education that are local, county, tribal, territory, or state government agencies must provide documentation in support of eligibility as a governmental agency.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program awards averaged $1.4 million; this notice allows up to $15.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program aims to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by USDA SNAP participants in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Virgin Islands and the USDA NAP participants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands by providing incentives at the point of purchase.
Who has won Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (10.331) awarded $342 million across 240 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHN Nebraska | Nebraska | 3 | $37.0 million |
| California Department of Food & Agriculture | California | 2 | $19.1 million |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma | 1 | $16.8 million |
| The Food Basket Inc | Hawaii | 3 | $16.0 million |
| Fair Food Network | Michigan | 2 | $13.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-FINI-009750 still open?
No. It closed on May 4, 2023.
Who can apply for The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program?
Closed May 4, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $15.0 million each. About $36.3 million in total across about 15 awards.
Who has won Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were CHN Nebraska, California Department of Food & Agriculture, Hunger Free Oklahoma Inc. The program made 240 awards worth $342 million in that time.
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