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California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. The California Nutrition Incentive Program encourages the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients. It provides monetary incentives for purchasing these items at Certified Farmers Markets and small businesses.
CNIP provides competitive grant funding to organizations to offer incentives to CalFresh (SNAP) shoppers, WIC families, and low-income seniors participating in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Certified Farmers' Markets, non-profit organizations, and small businesses are eligible to apply through a competitive grant process. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (CDFA received GusNIP grants of $7.1 million in 2019 and $12.898 million in 2022, and $6.3 million in 2021 for COVID Relief and Response). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) is funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This program provides monetary incentives to shoppers using nutrition benefits (WIC, WIC FMNP, SFMNP) to purchase healthy, California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at Certified Farmers' Markets. It also seeks proposals for support, outreach, and technical assistance for benefit shoppers and market vendors. Projects reaching low-access areas and low-income populations are prioritized.
Urban Agriculture Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This reestablished program will support urban agriculture projects that create or expand city or suburban community farms or gardens, including community food producers, through various cultivation methods. Priority will be given to projects led by or serving priority populations.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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