10.540: Participant Research Innovation Laboratory for Enhancing WIC Services

10.540

Inactive

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) [USDA]

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

The objective of this opportunity was to announce the availability of funds to establish the Participant Research Innovation Laboratory for Enhancing WIC Services. The role of the PRIL is to support and evaluate local efforts to develop interactive tools, technical resources, or innovative solutions that improve customer service in WIC clinics and/or WIC retailers (referred to hereafter as WIC vendors) and ultimately encourage and improve retention of eligible children in WIC. Research projects build on and improve our understanding of the diverse personal experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of those eligible for WIC services. Implemented strategies/solutions will be evaluated for their impact on participant satisfaction and retention, and other relevant measures, within the local agency setting. In addition, the Grantee, Johns Hopkins University, will provide evaluation-related technical assistance to State and local WIC agencies carrying out similar interventions through WIC Special Project Grants or other awards.

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The grant is to be used to establish a cooperative agreement to identify, develop and undertake projects to meet Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) program needs and the food, nutrition, and health needs of WIC eligible participants.

All Accredited Colleges/Universities were eligible to apply to this opportunity. The awardee may benefit from this assistance as well as the WIC local agencies and WIC participants that benefit from the work conducted by the awardee and the products developed from the sub-grant awards.

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