Description
The Maternal Produce Prescription Program (MP3) will provide grants to develop and implement community-based produce prescription programs and related nutrition education for maternal populations at risk of poor health outcomes due to nutrition insecurity and other health-related factors. The program aims to create community-based produce prescription programs, provide nutrition education, build and strengthen community partnerships, and demonstrate improvements in fruit and vegetable intake, household food security, and health outcomes. Key activities include partnering with at least one healthcare provider and one community-based organization, providing produce prescription programs and nutrition education, and measuring performance and evaluating program effectiveness.
• The program will support community-based organizations in developing produce prescription intervention programs.
• The program will promote access to healthy foods for pregnant and post-partum women and their families in low-income and underserved areas.
• The program will provide funding for up to 26 awards, with an estimated total funding of $13,000,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000.
• The program will require recipients to adhere to HRSA's priorities, including evidence-based healthcare, biological and physiological integrity, and program integrity and fiscal stewardship.
• The program will require recipients to submit progress reports, annual performance reports, and DGIS Performance Reports.