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Application deadline was November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Award announcement was January 2026. The stored deadline of 2026-09-25 does not match; the program has already closed.
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (CA) is sponsored by California Department of Food & Agriculture. This program aims to enhance access to fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP shoppers by providing incentives at authorized farmers markets.
The program prioritizes low-income communities facing diet-related diseases.
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2026 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program - California Grants Portal CNIP Expansion was established to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients, including WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP clients.
For the 2026 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC FMNP and SFMNP, CDFA is seeking project proposals from qualified entities to support nutrition incentive shoppers and/or to distribute nutrition incentives to shoppers using a) WIC fruit and vegetable benefits (also known as Cash Value Benefits or CVB), b) WIC FMNP, and/or c) SFMNP benefits to purchase California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized Certified Farmers’ Markets.
As of 2025, WIC, WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP benefits are distributed electronically to participating shoppers. WIC FMNP shoppers and SFMNP shoppers will also receive CNIP incentives directly on their cards.
Applicants can propose projects that offer additional nutrition incentives and accompanying support (Track 1) or projects that focus solely on outreach, support, and technical assistance for shoppers, vendors, and market managers (Track 2).
Eligibility is limited to the following entities or combination of eligible entities: (a) Certified Farmers’ Markets authorized to accept WIC, WIC FMNP and/or SFMNP benefits(b) Non-profit organizations that are applying to work with Certified Farmers’ Marketsaccepting WIC, WIC FMNP and/or SFMNP benefits Applicants live or do business in California Matching Funding Requirement: Not a requirement, but applicants are encouraged to demonstrate cost sharing.
Cost sharing will be considered during the technical review process. Cost sharing may take the form of cash, materials, or in-kind support (e.g. staff time, rental space). Cost sharing may be from the applicant or third-party partners.
Costs incurred prior to the start of this project or unrelated to the proposed project will not be considered. The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
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State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: 1-916-900-5020, cafarmtofork@cdfa. ca.
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2026 Growing Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program is sponsored by Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) funded by California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA). This microgrant program provides funding for projects that support urban agriculture producers, non-profit organizations, local government, and other community organizations. Projects can include urban food system infrastructure, job creation, internships, professional development, and community education.
Urban Agriculture Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. The reestablished Urban Agriculture Grant Program funds projects that enhance the viability of urban agriculture in urban areas across California. Priority is given to urban agriculture projects led by or serving priority populations.
NRA School Shield Grant Program is a grant from The NRA Foundation that funds security improvements at K-12 schools across the United States. Administered by the NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, this program provides financial assistance to public and private K-12 schools seeking to upgrade safety infrastructure and implement security measures. Eligible applicants include schools that are government-owned, incorporated as nonprofits, or hold an IRS 501(c) determination letter. The annual application deadline is August 1. Grant amounts vary based on project scope and need. Schools must demonstrate how requested funds will directly improve the safety and security of their campus and student population.
Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
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.