The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program

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.

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 Collabora