Grant · State & Local
2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program
California - CA Department of Food and Agriculture CA
- Status Closes in 12 days
- Amount $12,500,000
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
Eligible applicants: Business; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Tribal Government.
Estimated available funds: $13,500,000.00.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is currently accepting proposals for the 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) competitive grant solicitation.
Authority for CNIP is derived from California Food and Agriculture Code Section 49010-49016.
CNIP was established to encourage the purchase and consumption of fresh California grown fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients.
For the 2026 CNIP Request for Proposal (RFP), CDFA is seeking project proposals from eligible entities to distribute nutrition incentives to shoppers using their CalFresh (SNAP) benefits to purchase fresh, California grown fruits and vegetables at direct marketing outlets (Certified Farmers’ Markets, Certified Mobile Farmers’ Market, Community Supported Agriculture programs, and farm stands) and small businesses in California.
CalFresh shoppers should be able to receive the incentive at the time of purchase.
Projects that reach low-access areas and low-income populations, particularly communities where a large proportion of the population is eligible for CalFresh and experiences high rates of diet-related diseases, will be prioritized.
CDFA reserves the right to fund a portion of the selected proposals, in whole or in part, without further competition.
If project funding and timeline allows, CDFA will combine select
Timeline
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Posted
Sep 25, 2026
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Status
Closing soon
How to apply for this
This is a grant, not a contract. You are not submitting a priced bid against competitors; you are applying for funding against the eligibility rules the grant program sets. Read the eligibility requirements on the official listing closely before you spend time on an application, since grants are commonly restricted to specific kinds of organizations (state or local governments, universities, nonprofits) rather than open to any small business.
- Confirm your organization is actually eligible before applying. Eligibility is stated on the official listing linked above.
- Read the full notice of funding opportunity, including the application requirements and any required forms.
- Prepare and submit your application through the method the official listing describes, before the deadline.
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