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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

Explore 236 grant opportunities

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program
$10,000
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers to explore the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, focusing on climate resilience, equity, and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to develop and expand telehealth nutrition services that improve access to care for managing chronic diseases in underserved communities across the United States and its territories.

Health
Nonprofits
Blue & You Mini Grants
$2,000
Blue & You Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to food pantries, nonprofits for emergency response equipment, and educational institutions for health initiatives that benefit students.

Health
Nonprofits
Maryland Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,600,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to agricultural producers, seafood processors, and nonprofit organizations in Maryland to improve food storage and distribution systems in rural areas, enhancing access to healthy, locally sourced food.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Advancing Research on the Application of Digital Health Technology to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes (R01- Clinical Trail Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on digital health technologies to improve the management of type 2 diabetes, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including universities, nonprofits, and community groups.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$50,000
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations in Missouri to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects that enhance food safety, research, and sustainability practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund
$250,000
Reinvestment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and organizations working to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities, while also creating jobs and revitalizing local economies.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, addressing critical challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Jackson EMC Foundation Grant
$20,000
Jackson EMC Foundation (Jackson EMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in specific Georgia counties to address social, health, and economic needs within the community.

Community Development
Individuals
Supplemental and Alternative Crops
$460,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research and extension projects that promote the development and adoption of nontraditional crops, helping farmers diversify their operations and improve economic resilience across the United States.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Gardens Project
$30,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal community leaders in North Dakota to create community gardens that improve access to healthy food and promote overall wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing and expanding local food systems that connect producers to consumers, enhancing access to local foods and improving economic opportunities for multiple stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Beef Industry Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote and enhance the beef industry through education, marketing, and research initiatives aimed at improving consumer perception and demand for beef products.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research and extension projects aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural crops.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education