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The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program

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USDA-NIFA-FINI-011907Grant

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The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program (GusNIP-PPR) is a federal initiative from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Department of Agriculture, aimed at improving nutrition and health outcomes by connecting food and healthcare stakeholders. This program focuses exclusively on prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables, with the objective of enhancing dietary health through increased consumption, reducing food insecurity at both individual and household levels, and decreasing healthcare utilization and related costs. The program evaluates the effectiveness of projects designed to achieve these goals. The solicitation for participation was posted on June 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026. The program facilitates collaboration across sectors and encourages innovative projects that demonstrate measurable improvements in nutrition and health. Interested parties can contact the lead policy analyst, Joseph Perez, via email or phone for more information. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to leveraging nutrition interventions within healthcare to generate broader social and economic benefits.

General Info

Federal program prescribing fresh produce to improve nutrition, reduce food insecurity, and lower healthcare costs.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

NAICS

923120 - Administration of Public Health Programs View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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FY26 GusNIP Produce Prescription Program NOFO

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUS
Organization / Agency
Department Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
Office AddressUS
Contacts
Joseph PerezLead Policy Analyst

Full Description

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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.

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