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Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Funds SNAP incentive and produce prescription projects. Market associations and food hubs use it to double SNAP dollars at farmers markets, driving sales to participating growers.

Typical award
Up to $500,000 (pilot) or $5,000,000 (large-scale) over multiple years
Deadline
Jul 15, 2026 (annual)
Type of support
Funding / grants · Food access & community
Who can apply
Non-profit, Tribal
Fits these operations
Vegetables & produce, Orchard & fruit, Urban farm, Mixed / diversified
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.

Am I eligible?

  • Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
  • Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
  • Tribes, tribal producers, and tribal enterprises are eligible
  • Active SAM.gov registration and UEI number required before award
  • Must be in compliance with USDA/federal program rules (AGI limits, conservation compliance)
  • Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested

How to apply

  1. 1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
  2. 2Contact USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
  3. 3Register in SAM.gov and get a UEI (this can take 2–4 weeks — start early)
  4. 4Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
  5. 5Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
  6. 6Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting

What you'll need

  • Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
  • SAM.gov UEI number and active registration
  • Project description and itemized budget
  • Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
  • Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
  • Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit

Timeline & contact

Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time
Get help: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it

Ready to apply?

Applications go through USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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Micro-Grants for Food Security Program

USDA AMS (Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories)

Administered by the state/territory — windows vary

Small, fast grants for growing food where food insecurity is high — available in Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

  • Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
  • Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply

Individual awards typically $5,000; organizations up to $10,000

Food access & communityIndividual producerNon-profitTribal
Official pageFull detailsChecked August 2026