2027 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is soliciting project proposals for the 2027 CNIP Expansion to support shoppers using WIC fruit and vegetable benefits, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP benefits. Qualified entities may propose projects to distribute nutrition incentives or provide shopper support for the purchase of California-grown fresh produce at authorized Certified Farmers Markets. While WIC FMNP and SFMNP shoppers receive incentives directly on their electronic cards, applicants are encouraged to propose additional incentives and accompanying support services. This state-level opportunity offers individual awards ranging from 10,000 to 300,000 dollars, with total program funding set at 750,000 dollars. No cost sharing is required for this solicitation. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM.