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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

Explore 241 grant opportunities

Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access Grant Program
$750,000
Maryland Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland focused on improving public health and reducing health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives in chronic disease management, maternal and child health, dental care, and behavioral health.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Gardens Project
$30,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund
$25,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local businesses and nonprofits in Boulder County, Colorado, to enhance the local food system through education, infrastructure improvements, processing innovations, and support for frontline farm workers.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$413,909
Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kentucky, benefiting a wide range of stakeholders including nonprofits, universities, and small businesses.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Wasted Food Management Grant
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oklahoma public entities, such as schools and municipalities, to develop projects that reduce food waste and improve food access for those in need.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$409,581
Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in Indiana to improve the production and marketing of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through innovative projects that benefit the industry and the public.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for projects that reduce food waste and rescue edible food, enhancing food access and promoting sustainability across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Services to Older Refugees Program
$1,425,000
New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State to help refugees aged 60 and older access essential services and achieve greater independence and integration in their communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
KDA Specialty Crop Grant Program
$100,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kansas, benefiting producers and the broader agricultural industry through marketing, research, and access expansion initiatives.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Student Basic Needs Spark Grant
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in California that are working to improve student well-being and address essential needs in higher education through innovative and scalable projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Ekhaga Foundation Grants to Promote Human Health
$25,000,000
The Ekhaga Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 20, 2027

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and projects that enhance public health through natural medicine, self-healing practices, and sustainable agriculture, prioritizing holistic and ecological approaches.

Health
Individuals
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
AI for Good Open Call Program
$5,000,000
Microsoft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides $5 million in Azure service credits to support innovative AI projects in Washington State that focus on sustainability, public health, and human rights, empowering nonprofits, researchers, and businesses to create positive social impact.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research studies aimed at improving understanding and treatment of rare diseases, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Heartland Healthy Living Fund
Contact for amount
Heartland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This fund provides financial support for public health initiatives that promote healthy living and preventative health measures in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego Counties, Kansas.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and research institutions in Ohio to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables through various projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical research aimed at developing new treatments for rare diseases, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education