Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot Program

Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is soliciting for Phase 2 of a Produce Prescription Pilot Program. This is a federal grant/cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at expanding a produce prescription initiative, likely targeting food-insecure or at-risk populations served by IHS, including American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program appears to build upon a Phase 1 effort and is designed to improve health outcomes through medically tailored nutrition interventions. Full scope details are limited as only a synopsis has been posted.

What they want

How they evaluate

Risks & flags

• Only a synopsis has been posted — full funding opportunity announcement (FOA) with eligibility, scoring criteria, and award amounts is not yet available, limiting competitive intelligence.
• Program is Phase 2, implying Phase 1 incumbents may have a significant advantage in application experience and existing program infrastructure.
• Short response window of approximately 34 days from open to close date for what may be a complex grant application.