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7 U.S. Code § 7517. The Gus Schumacher nutrition incentive program
(a) In generalIn this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means a governmental agency or nonprofit organization.
(2) Emergency feeding organization
The term “emergency feeding organization” has the meaning given the term in section 7501 of this title.
(3) Supplemental nutrition assistance programThe term “supplemental nutrition assistance program” means—
(A)
the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); and
(B)
the programs for nutrition assistance under section 19 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2028).
(4) Healthcare partnerThe term “healthcare partner” means a healthcare provider, including—
(A)
a hospital;
(B)
a Federally-qualified health center (as defined in section 1905(l) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)));
(C)
a hospital or clinic operated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
(D)
a healthcare provider group.
(5) MemberThe term “member” means, as determined by the applicable eligible entity or healthcare partner carrying out a project under subsection (c) in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary—
(A) an individual eligible for—
(i)
benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); or
(ii)
medical assistance under a State plan or a waiver of such a plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) and enrolled under such plan or waiver; and
(B)
a member of a low-income household that suffers from, or is at risk of developing, a diet-related health condition.
(b) Food insecurity nutrition incentive grants
(1) Authorization
(A) In general
In each of the years specified in subsection (c), the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities in accordance with paragraph (2).
(B) Partners and collaboratorsAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may partner with, or make subgrants to, public, private, nonprofit, or for-profit entities, including—
(i)
an emergency feeding organization;
(ii)
an agricultural cooperative;
(iii)
a producer network or association;
(iv)
a community health organization;
(v)
a public benefit corporation;
(vi)
an economic development corporation;
(vii)
a farmers’ market;
(viii)
a community-supported agriculture program;
(ix)
a buying club;
(x)
a retail food store participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program;
(xi)
a State, local, or tribal agency;
(xii)
another eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection; and
(xiii)
any other entity the Secretary designates.
(C) Federal share
Except as provided in subparagraph (D)(iii), the Federal share of the cost of carrying out an activity under this subsection shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the activity.
(D) Non-Federal share
(i) In generalThe non-Federal share of the cost of an activity under this subsection may be provided—
(I)
in cash or in-kind contributions as determined by the Secretary, including facilities, equipment, or services; and
(II)
by a State or local government or a private source.
(ii) Limitation
In the case of a for-profit entity, the non-Federal share described in clause (i) shall not include services of an employee, including salaries paid or expenses covered by the employer.
(iii) Tribal agencies
The Secretary may allow a Tribal agency to use funds provided to the Indian Tribe of the Tribal agency through a Federal agency (including the Indian Health Service) or other Federal benefit to satisfy all or part of the non-Federal share described in clause (i) if such use is otherwise consistent with the purpose of such funds.