The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant
ID: GFO-0506-2600000000226-1
• State: West Virginia
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Background
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), Bureau for Public Health (BPH), Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) is seeking proposals for one regional grant under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This program aims to improve health outcomes for low-income families by providing nutrition education and services. The funding is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and targets specific counties in West Virginia.
Work Details
The awarded provider will be responsible for:
1. Providing health services to WIC participants up to specified income levels.
2. Delivering nutrition education services in compliance with WIC regulations, ensuring that at least one-fifth of total expenses are allocated to allowable nutrition education costs.
3. Implementing a food delivery system as per USDA guidelines.
4. Managing the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) outreach and education components in the designated counties.
5. Offering a Supplemental Food Program that provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to eligible infants, children, and women at nutritional risk.
6. Conducting at least one WIC certification clinic monthly in each county within the region.
7. Employing a full-time WIC Nutrition Director with specific qualifications and ensuring attendance at required meetings.
Period of Performance
The project period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed in Fayette, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming counties in West Virginia.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit proposals through the WVOASIS Vendor Self Services Portal and provide all required grant documents via email. The Grantee must ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding training for staff involved in the WIC program and maintain proper documentation for audits.
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), Bureau for Public Health (BPH), Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) is seeking proposals for one regional grant under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This program aims to improve health outcomes for low-income families by providing nutrition education and services. The funding is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and targets specific counties in West Virginia.
Work Details
The awarded provider will be responsible for:
1. Providing health services to WIC participants up to specified income levels.
2. Delivering nutrition education services in compliance with WIC regulations, ensuring that at least one-fifth of total expenses are allocated to allowable nutrition education costs.
3. Implementing a food delivery system as per USDA guidelines.
4. Managing the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) outreach and education components in the designated counties.
5. Offering a Supplemental Food Program that provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to eligible infants, children, and women at nutritional risk.
6. Conducting at least one WIC certification clinic monthly in each county within the region.
7. Employing a full-time WIC Nutrition Director with specific qualifications and ensuring attendance at required meetings.
Period of Performance
The project period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed in Fayette, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming counties in West Virginia.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit proposals through the WVOASIS Vendor Self Services Portal and provide all required grant documents via email. The Grantee must ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding training for staff involved in the WIC program and maintain proper documentation for audits.
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Opportunity Type
Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO)
Opportunity ID
GFO-0506-2600000000226-1
Version
1
Response Deadline
June 30, 2026
Due in 28 Days
Date Posted
May 4, 2026
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Q&A Deadline
For technical assistance related to the grant agreement or documents, forward inquiries by email to wicinvoices@wv.gov and include the AFA Number and "Proposal Technical Assistance" in the subject line. For questions specific to WVOASIS and/or vendor account access, contact helpdesk@wvOASIS.gov.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$2,500,000 - $7,000,000
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Agency Distribution
High
On 5/4/26 DIVISION OF HEALTH in West Virginia issued Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant with ID GFO-0506-2600000000226-1 due 6/29/26.
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