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The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program

Federal funding opportunity USDA-NIFA-FINI-011907 from National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes July 16, 2026

Posted
June 16, 2026
Closes
July 16, 2026
Award ceiling
$500,000
Award floor
$500,000
Program funding
$5,280,800
Expected awards
12
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
10.331
Category
Agriculture
Archives
August 15, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 10.331 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$47M
FY2025 obligated
$49M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$-2,404,852
Awards in window
190

Top recipients: Hunger Free Oklahoma Inc, Chn Nebraska, Sustainable Food Center Inc, The Food Basket Inc, Iowa Healthiest State Initiative

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026

Synopsis

The GusNIP-PPR, Assistance Listing 10.331, presents the opportunity to bring together stakeholders from distinct parts of the food and healthcare systems and to foster understanding of how prescribing fresh (ONLY) fruits and vegetables might improve the nutrition and health status of participating households. The primary goals of the GusNIP-PPR are to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of projects on:

1.     The improvement of dietary health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables;

2.     The reduction of individual and household food insecurity; and

3.     The reduction in healthcare use and associated costs.

Who can apply

Applicants for the GusNIP - Produce Prescription Program must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in 7 U.S.C. 7517 and as discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the federal awards process. 1. Eligible Entity Eligibility to receive a GusNIP-PPR grant is limited to governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations. Veterans’ Health Administration and various components of its healthcare system, such as hospitals or clinics are eligible governmental agencies. 2. Partners and Collaborators The required healthcare partner(s) may include (1) a hospital, (2) federally qualified health center, (3) hospital or clinic operated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or (4) a healthcare provider group. Applicants must include a statement specifying the eligibility of the healthcare partner(s) under one of the four categories. Organizations that meet the definitions of eligible entity and healthcare partner may fulfill both roles in the grant application. The required letter of support from a healthcare partner must be provided in the grant application and specify the role in implementing and evaluating the project. If the lead applicant will also be the healthcare partner, the letter of support from a healthcare partner is still required. The purpose of the GusNIP-PPR is to bring together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems. GusNIP projects help foster understanding to improve the health and nutrition status of participating households prescribed fresh (ONLY) fruits and vegetables. Applicants for GusNIP-PPR may seek and create partnerships with public or private, nonprofit or for-profit entities, including links with academic institutions and/or…

How to apply

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