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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This program provides funding for research and education projects that advance agricultural science and technology, targeting institutions and individuals involved in agriculture, food safety, and rural community development in the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage adults aged 55 and older in volunteer activities to address community needs across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
Stimulating Hematology Investigation: New Endeavors (SHINE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

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.

Food and Nutrition
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
Collaboratory Community Infrastructure Coalition Grant
$50,000
Collaboratory
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Southwest Florida to implement projects that create lasting improvements in community infrastructure, focusing on housing, food access, and internet connectivity.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 11, 2027

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to state laboratories to improve their food testing and surveillance capabilities, enhancing public health safety against foodborne contaminants.

Agriculture
State governments
The NIDDK Disorders of Gastrointestinal Interoception Consortium Clinical Centers (DGIC)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to research institutions and organizations to study gastrointestinal disorders related to the body's ability to sense internal signals, with the goal of improving understanding and treatment options for these conditions.

Health
State governments
Metabolon Peak Science Grant Program
Contact for amount
Metabolon
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides researchers in academia and industry with access to comprehensive metabolomics studies to advance high-impact scientific research across various fields, including disease biology, nutrition, and environmental health.

Science and Technology
Individuals
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
Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant Program
$50,000
Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This program provides funding to schools, childcare centers, and organizations in Connecticut to enhance Farm to School initiatives by increasing local food availability, improving nutrition education, and fostering connections with local farmers.

Agriculture
Independent school districts
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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Egypt Annual Program Statement
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This grant provides funding for organizations to implement projects in Egypt that promote economic development, technological advancement, and security while benefiting U.S. interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation Grant Program
$200,000
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation
Private

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.

Health
Individuals
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Helpful Harvest Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Herkimer and Oneida Counties that operate food pantries, soup kitchens, or shelters to help address food insecurity during the holiday season.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits