2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
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- Posted
- Sep 27, 2026
- Amount
- $50,000 - $12,500,000
- Closes
- Nov 3, 2026 (in 37 days)
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Amount
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Who can apply
Businesses of many sizes and Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
For more information, see: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml Eligible applicants must be in good standing with CDFA, USDA, and the State of California, including no current violations with SNAP authorization (USDA), Direct Marketing Program (CDFA), any other CDFA grant agreement or contract, or the State Controller’s Office.
About this opportunity
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 Support...