The National WIC Workforce Strategy aims to strengthen the diversity and cultural competency of the WIC workforce, with the goals of increasing WIC participation through reaching those populations that are eligible, but not enrolled and increasing WIC participants’ likelihood of adoption nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Eligibility
Applicants for the National WIC Workforce Strategy Development (NWWSD) must meet all the requirements discussed in the RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. The Eligibility includes State Agricultural Experiment Station; colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities, university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; non-profit organizations, Federal agencies; Governmental agencies, national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and any group consisting of two or more entities mentioned. It is important to know that eligible institutions do not include foreign or international organizations.
Request for Applications (RFA)
Thank you for your interest in the WICWD competitive grant programs. This funding opportunity is closed. At the beginning of each fiscal year, NIFA publishes the for the Upcoming RFA Calendar for all NIFA funding opportunities. This calendar is regularly updated. Use the link below to access a copy of the Request for Application (RFA) and the Technical Assistance Webinar.
Resources
- NWWSD 2023 Technical Assistance Webinar
- NWWSD 2023 Frequently Asked Questions
- NWWSD 2023 Technical Assistance Q&A Session
- NWWS 2023 NIFA Reporting Portal (NRP)
- FNS, NIFA Partner to Invest in a Strong and Diverse WIC Workforce | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)
- WIC Modernization | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)
Contact: Carinthia Cherry
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