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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.

