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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

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Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$2,500,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Grant Program
$38,283,827
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations in New Jersey to enhance nutrition and health services for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children, promoting access to essential resources and education.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Legacy Youth Alliance Grant
$2,500
Legacy Youth Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects and organizations in Wapello County, Iowa, focusing on education, health, and food security to empower young leaders and create positive community impacts.

Youth
Nonprofits
Maryland Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,600,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants
$1,000
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that tackle childhood hunger in the U.S., encouraging young people aged 5 to 25 to engage their peers in meaningful service and advocacy activities.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations in enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, market development, and educational initiatives that benefit the broader agricultural industry.

Agriculture
State governments
Efficient Fertilizer Consortium 2024 Request for Applications
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that test and improve the use of advanced fertilizers to enhance agricultural productivity and reduce environmental impacts across various farming systems and climates.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the specialty crop sector in Illinois, benefiting a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions, by promoting marketing, research, and access to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Urban Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to urban farmers, community gardens, and related organizations in Maryland to enhance agricultural operations and improve access to locally grown food in urban areas.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Low-Cost Nutrients Challenge
$500,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop affordable essential nutrients for mothers and children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to combat malnutrition and improve health outcomes.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Delaware's agricultural sector to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through initiatives that benefit the industry as a whole.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
$450,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$50,000
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund
$250,000
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Value-Added Grant
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals, farmers, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to enhance production capacity and market access for value-added agricultural products, with a focus on improving food safety and hemp fiber processing.

Agriculture
Individuals
Montgomery County Fund Grant
$5,000
Montgomery County Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits