FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant
About This Grant
<p>FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grants must be used for one or more of the three objectives identified below. Proposals may contain more than one objective. Please see the Request for Applications under the "Related Documents" tab for additional information on these objectives and other grant requirements. Applicants must clearly identify in their proposal which of the objective(s) they have selected.</p><p><br></p><p>Consortia may only apply for objective 3.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Objective #1</strong>: Promoting Program Integrity to Minimize Waste, Fraud, and Abuse</p><p>State agencies will implement policy, process, and/or technology improvements in the WIC Program that ensure taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose and serve as many eligible women, infants, and children as possible.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Objective #2</strong>: Creating Opportunities to Connect America’s Farmers to WIC</p><p>State agencies will make technological improvements necessary to allow WIC Cash Value Benefit to be redeemed at farmers markets. All activities and costs are allowable for the WIC program only. Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) activities and costs are not allowed to be paid for with WIC funds, including this funding opportunity and the WIC General Infrastructure funds.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Objective #3</strong>: Developing and Implementing Modernized Technology</p><p>State agencies will update WIC MIS and/or WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer(EBT) systems to ensure data accuracy and system compliance and/or implementing digital services that ensure that the State agency runs an efficient WIC program.</p>
Grant Summary
FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant is a Food and Nutrition Service grant providing $0K to $3M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-13 (closing in 7 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- These grant funds are available to the 88 State agencies that currently administer the WIC program.State agencies may apply individually or as part of a consortium. Each State agency can submit a maximum of one individual application and be the lead on or be included in a maximum of one consortium application. State agencies who apply on behalf of their consortia may also apply individually.
How to Apply
$0K–$3M
2026-07-13
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant from Food and Nutrition Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Food and Nutrition Service before the deadline.
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FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant?
FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant is offered by Food and Nutrition Service and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant provide?
FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant provides between $1 and $3M per award from Food and Nutrition Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant deadline?
Applications for FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant are due 2026-07-13 (closing in 7 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Food and Nutrition Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant?
To apply for FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Food and Nutrition Service.
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