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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

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Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM)
$300,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,250,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the marketing, production, and consumption of specialty crops in Arizona, targeting state and local organizations, producer associations, academic institutions, and community-based groups involved in the specialty crop sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Private Sector Collaboration Pathway (PSCP) Jordan Addendum
$10,000,000
Agency for International Development (Jordan USAID-Amman)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 26, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Thriving Communities Environmental Protection Agency Grant
$150,000
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve environmental justice and community resilience in underserved areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii by addressing issues like air quality, water contamination, and public health disparities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations and businesses to promote and expand direct marketing opportunities for local agricultural products, benefiting farmers and communities across the U.S.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This grant provides funding to partnerships of diverse stakeholders, including nonprofits and local governments, to strengthen local and regional food systems through collaboration, infrastructure improvement, and market access initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Coordinating Agricultural Development Innovation (CADI) Armenia Exchanges: U.S. Food Safety Regulations and Standards Training Program
$110,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. colleges and universities to design and deliver a training program on U.S. food safety regulations for nine Armenian participants from government, private sector, NGOs, and academia.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Expanding Access to Maternal Immunization Resources and Point-ofCare Tools Competitive Grant Program
$25,000
Pfizer
Private

Application Deadline

May 14, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based healthcare organizations working with maternal care professionals to create culturally relevant educational materials and tools that improve access to maternal immunization resources, particularly in underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Cultural Opportunity Grant Program
$2,500
Lane County Cultural Coalition
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The Lane County Cultural Coalition in Oregon is offering Cultural Opportunity Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a year, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, to support projects that protect and stabilize cultural resources, expand public awareness of arts, humanities, and heritage, and increase access to culture, with a focus on access, awareness, and education in Lane County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Health Promotion Mini-Grants
$1,000
Cambridge Public Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Cambridge-based organizations in implementing projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity for residents, students, and workers.

Health
Nonprofits
AGRI Urban Agriculture Community & Economic Development Grant
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports urban youth agricultural education and community development initiatives in Minnesota's urban and peri-urban areas, benefiting a range of organizations including nonprofits, schools, and local governments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
$100,000
Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations and agencies to enhance the competitiveness of Idaho-grown specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, production, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$350,000
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to Louisiana-based organizations and agencies to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, marketing, and food safety initiatives that benefit the broader industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions in Maine to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crop producers through market access, education, research, and sustainability initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Delaware's specialty crop industry, including producers, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
Individuals
Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

Agriculture
State governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of State Volunteer and National Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in New Jersey to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship.

Education
City or township governments
Responsive Grants Program
$20,000
The Sisters Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions working to address health and well-being challenges in underserved communities across select counties in West Virginia and Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Service Provider & Producer Association Grants
$100,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits