The FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant is designed to help state agencies improve the WIC program by minimizing waste and fraud, connecting farmers to WIC, and updating technology systems. The grant offers funding between $1 and $3 million per project, with a total of $24 million available.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state government agencies that manage the WIC program. These agencies should be looking to improve program integrity, connect farmers to WIC, or modernize their technology systems.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government agency
- Proposing FMNP activities
- Consortia applying for objectives other than #3
- Failure to clearly identify selected objectives
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal identifying selected objectives
- Budget plan for the proposed project
- Documentation of current WIC program operations
- Plan for technology improvements (if applicable)
- Proof of eligibility as a state government agency
- Timeline for project implementation
- Evaluation plan for project success
Cautions
- Consortia can only apply for objective #3
- FMNP activities are not eligible for funding
- State agencies must clearly identify objectives in proposals
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state government agencies responsible for administering the WIC program. Consortia are eligible to apply only for objective #3, which involves developing and implementing modernized technology.
Overview
This grant is specifically for state government agencies that manage the WIC program. These agencies should be looking to improve program integrity, connect farmers to WIC, or modernize their technology systems.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government agency
- Proposing FMNP activities
- Consortia applying for objectives other than #3
- Failure to clearly identify selected objectives
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to improve WIC program integrity, connect WIC participants with farmers markets, and modernize technology systems. However, funds cannot be used for Farmers Market Nutrition Program activities.
Total Program Funding
$24,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 12, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government agency
- Select and clearly identify grant objectives in proposal
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Gather documentation of current WIC operations
- Create a timeline for project implementation
- Draft an evaluation plan for project success
- Submit application by July 13, 2026