The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program
- Posted
- June 16, 2026
- Closed
- 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 FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $49M
- FY2026 obligated
- $33.9M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 176
Top recipients: Chn Nebraska, Fair Food Network, Farm Fresh Rhode Island, Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc., University of California, San Diego
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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…
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