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

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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
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, addressing critical challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
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
Food Rescue Grant
$250,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations and businesses focused on rescuing surplus food for human consumption, helping to reduce food waste and improve food donation systems across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Jackson EMC Foundation Grant
$20,000
Jackson EMC Foundation (Jackson EMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in specific Georgia counties to address social, health, and economic needs within the community.

Community Development
Individuals
Campus Food and Hygiene Insecurity Grant
$10,000
General Board of Global Ministries and General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to United Methodist-related colleges and universities with fewer than 1,500 students to help alleviate food and hygiene insecurity among their students.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
Population Health Improvement Fund (PHIF): Produce Prescriptions (Produce Rx)
$10,000,000
Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for coalitions of organizations to implement produce prescription programs in high-poverty areas of Maryland, aiming to improve food security and health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Cares Grants
Contact for amount
Lebanon Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and charitable organizations in Laclede County that provide essential services such as emergency shelter, food distribution, mental health support, and poverty alleviation for vulnerable residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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 social cohesion.

Community Development
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
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
Community Health Grant
$25,000
Pisgah Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that address social factors affecting health and wellbeing, such as housing, food access, and community engagement.

Health
Nonprofits