Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition
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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.
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.
Application Deadline
Jan 6, 2028
Date Added
Nov 7, 2024
This grant provides funding for innovative research on non-malignant blood disorders, focusing on understanding and improving treatments for conditions related to hematology, and is open to universities, nonprofits, and government entities.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 23, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative nutrition education projects that benefit American Indian and Alaska Native communities participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, focusing on culturally relevant strategies to improve health and food security.
Application Deadline
Jul 24, 2026
Date Added
Jun 16, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to urban farmers, community gardens, and related organizations in Maryland to enhance agricultural operations and improve access to locally grown food in urban areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 4, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to United Methodist-related colleges and universities with fewer than 1,500 students to help alleviate food and hygiene insecurity among their students.
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for coalitions of organizations to implement produce prescription programs in high-poverty areas of Maryland, aiming to improve food security and health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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.
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Date Added
Jun 9, 2026
This grant provides funding for researchers studying how diet and gut microbiota interactions influence immune function in human diseases, with a focus on innovative experimental approaches involving human subjects.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Date Added
Jul 9, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and accredited higher education institutions to develop secure mobile payment systems that help farmers and farmers markets accept SNAP benefits, improving access to nutritious food for low-income consumers.
Application Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Date Added
Apr 3, 2025
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Kansas that partner with local Masonic Lodges to address community needs in areas such as education, public safety, and health services.

