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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

Explore 248 grant opportunities

Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding to researchers addressing emerging pest and pathogen threats to U.S. agriculture, enabling them to develop rapid solutions to protect crops and livestock.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cleveland Community Police Commission Grant
$50,000
Cleveland Community Police Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups in Cleveland for community programs focused on violence prevention, restorative justice, and mediation to reduce reliance on police intervention.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements in food processing and distribution, enhancing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
Food Systems Grant
$20,000
City of Phoenix
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community projects in Phoenix that improve access to healthy and culturally relevant food for underserved residents, particularly those facing barriers like low income and geographic isolation.

Food and Nutrition
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
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$500,000
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and community organizations to create afterschool programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools, along with educational services for their families.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Kansas Masonic Foundation Local Community Grants Program
$10,000
Kansas Masonic Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
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