MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: $98.3M Department of Agriculture Grant
Summary
The $98.3M formula grant to the Maryland Department of Health for WIC food expenses supports state-level nutrition programs but does not directly benefit any publicly traded company. No specific tickers are impacted.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.No publicly traded companies are direct recipients or subcontractors on this contract.
- 2.The contract is a formula grant for state-administered WIC food expenses, not a competitive procurement.
- 3.Retail investors should not expect any stock price movement from this award.
Market Implications
This grant does not affect any publicly traded entity. Investors should focus on other contracts where private-sector companies are direct recipients or subcontractors.
Full Analysis
The contract is a formula grant from the Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to the Maryland Department of Health, funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). As a state agency, the recipient is not a publicly traded entity. This is a routine allocation of federal funds for nutritional assistance, not a competitive contract with private sector winners. No public company directly benefits from this award, and the spending is formula-based, not tied to specific commercial contracts. The contract period runs from October 2025 to September 2026.
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Contract Details
Recipient
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Award Amount
$98,289,499
Awarding Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-Agency
Food and Nutrition Service
Contract Type
FORMULA GRANT (A)
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