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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

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NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to help postdoctoral researchers transition to independent faculty positions by supporting their career development and research efforts.

Education
State governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant Program
$50,000
Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This program provides funding to schools, childcare centers, and organizations in Connecticut to enhance Farm to School initiatives by increasing local food availability, improving nutrition education, and fostering connections with local farmers.

Agriculture
Independent school districts
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to support professionals with quantitative science backgrounds in transitioning to independent research careers focused on health and disease.

Education
State governments
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

This program provides funding to strengthen the education, research, and outreach capabilities of eligible 1890 Land-grant Universities, focusing on areas such as food and agricultural sciences, workforce development, and community support.

Capacity Building
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Urgent Needs Grant
$50,000
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to residents of Charlevoix County.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Monroe County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Monroe County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and public institutions in Monroe County, Ohio, to support projects that improve community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, and health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Egypt Annual Program Statement
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This grant provides funding for organizations to implement projects in Egypt that promote economic development, technological advancement, and security while benefiting U.S. interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
HFFI Partnerships Program
$3,000,000
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This program provides funding to public-private partnerships that aim to improve access to fresh and affordable food in underserved communities across the United States.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation Grant Program
$200,000
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This grant provides funding for researchers studying how diet and gut microbiota interactions influence immune function in human diseases, with a focus on innovative experimental approaches involving human subjects.

Health
Individuals
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Helpful Harvest Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Herkimer and Oneida Counties that operate food pantries, soup kitchens, or shelters to help address food insecurity during the holiday season.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2027

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to professionals with quantitative science backgrounds to develop their research skills in biomedical fields, enabling them to tackle significant health challenges through innovative approaches.

Education
State governments
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2028

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers in pursuing innovative projects that represent a significant shift from their previous work, without the need for preliminary data.

Education
State governments
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Beef Industry Council
State
Rolling

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.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regional Resilience Grants
$200,000
The Understory
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public-serving institutions in the Hudson Valley to implement projects that enhance community resilience in areas such as culture, ecology, food and farming, and shelter.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Change of Recipient Organization (Type 7 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

This funding opportunity allows various organizations, including universities, non-profits, and government entities, to request the transfer of specific NIH grants to a new recipient organization due to changes like mergers or programmatic shifts.

Education
State governments