Description
The primary goal of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription Program is to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of projects on the improvement of dietary health, reduction of individual and household food insecurity, and reduction in healthcare use and associated costs. The program supports the development and evaluation of projects that prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible individuals, provide financial or non-financial incentives for eligible individuals to purchase or procure fresh fruits and vegetables, and provide educational resources on nutrition to eligible individuals. Eligible entities include government agencies and non-profit organizations, and applicants must partner with one or more healthcare partners. The program encourages applications that emphasize food security, nutritional quality, environmental stewardship, and economic and social equity.
Some key points to consider:
• Eligible entities must partner with one or more healthcare partners.
• Applicants must include a letter of support from the healthcare partner(s) in their proposal.
• The program supports projects that provide financial or non-financial incentives for eligible individuals to purchase or procure fresh fruits and vegetables.
• The program encourages applications that emphasize food security, nutritional quality, environmental stewardship, and economic and social equity.
• The program requires a comprehensive evaluation and reporting plan, including a Data Management Plan and a plan for sharing project results.