2027 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Summary
CNIP was established to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients, including CalFresh, WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP clients.
Eligibility
Nonprofit | Eligibility is limited to the following entities or combination of eligible entities: (a) Certified Farmers’ Markets authorized to accept WIC, WIC FMNP and/or SFMNP benefits (a) Non-profit organizations that are applying to work with Certified Farmers’ Markets accepting WIC, WIC FMNP and/or SFMNP benefits | Projects that reach low-access areas and low-income populations, particularly communities where a large proportion of the population is eligible for nutrition benefits (such as CalFresh, WIC, and SFMNP) and experiences high rates of diet-related diseases, will be prioritized.