Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Grant Program

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is a federally supported nutrition assistance initiative administered at the state level by the New Jersey Department of Health through its Division of Family Health Services. This Notice of Fund Availability outlines grant funding intended to support the continued implementation of WIC services across eligible entities within the state. The program reflects a longstanding public health commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes by ensuring access to nutritional resources, education, and supportive services. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve the nutrition and overall health status of eligible populations, specifically pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five. The program emphasizes increasing participant engagement with available health and social services, as well as promoting and supporting breastfeeding. These goals align with federal WIC program regulations and are implemented through localized service delivery models administered by approved agencies. Funding under this program is substantial, with an estimated total allocation exceeding thirty eight million dollars for the award period. The period of performance spans from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, indicating a one year project cycle aligned with the federal fiscal year. Funds are intended to support program operations, service delivery, and compliance with both federal and state program requirements. While specific cost restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the notice, all expenditures must adhere to established WIC program regulations and administrative grant conditions. Eligible applicants include a range of public and nonprofit entities such as municipal and county governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Applicants must meet qualifications established in the WIC Program Consolidated Regulations, including demonstrated capacity to deliver required services and compliance with federal and state policies. The program requires adherence to administrative grant conditions as well as specific programmatic requirements issued by the awarding agency. The application process is conducted electronically through the New Jersey Department of Health System for Administering Grants Electronically platform. Eligible applicants will receive access to the application within the system, and submissions must comply with the Request for Applications and all applicable rules. The process requires formal submission through the designated portal and adherence to all procedural and regulatory requirements. No pre application or letter of intent stage is specified in the notice. Key dates include the availability of the application on July 20, 2026 and a submission deadline of August 14, 2026. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by October 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the award period. The grant does not explicitly indicate recurring cycles, though the structured annual timeline suggests alignment with ongoing federal program cycles. Contact information is provided for program inquiries, including a named WIC Director, telephone number, and official email address for further assistance.