2026 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

For the 2026 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC FMNP and SFMNP, CDFA is seeking project proposalsfrom qualified entities to support nutrition incentive shoppers and/or to distribute nutritionincentives to shoppers using a) WIC fruit and vegetable benefits (also known as Cash ValueBenefits or CVB), b) WIC FMNP, and/or c) SFMNP benefits to purchase California-grown freshfruits and vegetables at authorized Certified Farmers’ Markets. As of 2025, WIC, WIC FMNP andSenior FMNP benefits are distributed electronically to participating shoppers. WIC FMNPshoppers and SFMNP shoppers will also receive CNIP incentives directly on their cards.Applicants can propose projects that offer additional nutrition incentives and accompanyingsupport (Track 1) or projects that focus solely on outreach, support, and technical assistance forshoppers, vendors, and market managers (Track 2). Program Details CA Department of Food and Agriculture is a state agency that offers the 2026 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program grant program to support food security and social services. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Department of Food and Agriculture through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for food security and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Department of Food and Agriculture or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by November 4, 2025. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports food security and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to agriculture

Award details

Applications close on November 4, 2025.

Categories

Food Security · Social Services