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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Capital and Catalyst Grant
$40,000
Enthuse Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding initiative provides $40,000 to established women-owned food and beverage businesses in the U.S. that demonstrate strong sales and investment readiness, along with mentorship from industry leaders.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant
$190,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects that promote waste reduction and urban agriculture, enhancing sustainability and food equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey that support the specialty crop industry, focusing on projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and accessibility for small farms and underserved communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

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
United Way of Cayuga County Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Cayuga County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Cayuga County that provide programs focused on youth development, financial stability, health and wellness, and community resilience for local residents.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Toast Changemakers Program
$10,000
Toast
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to independent restaurants in the U.S., D.C., and Puerto Rico that are actively working to combat food insecurity in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research on the effects of HIV on aging, targeting projects that explore the health and quality of life of older adults living with HIV.

Education
State governments
RFSI Equipment-Only Grants
$100,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alachua County Small Farmer Grant
$5,000
Alachua County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small-scale farmers and ranchers in Alachua County to purchase equipment and make capital improvements that will increase their productivity and income.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$50,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$586,688
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in South Carolina focused on improving the specialty crop industry through initiatives like food safety, pest management, and consumer education.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Commercial Buildout Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Decatur-based businesses and commercial property owners for improving the interiors of retail and dining spaces in Downtown Decatur.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Grants to Improve Quality of Life of Hispanic Community in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated to improving the social, economic, and educational outcomes of Hispanic communities through various initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Tourism Business Development Grants
$25,000
Delaware County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tourism-related businesses and non-profit organizations in Delaware County to promote economic growth and enhance tourism infrastructure.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Collaborative Research Using Biosamples and/or Data from Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Studies (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that utilize existing biosamples and data from clinical studies on type 1 diabetes to enhance understanding of the disease and promote diverse research perspectives.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Klamath County Tourism Grant Program in Oregon
$50,000
Klamath County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in Klamath County to develop innovative tourism projects that enhance visitor experiences and promote the local tourism economy.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Boulder County Soil Health Initiative
$1,000,000
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports agricultural producers in Boulder County to implement innovative soil health projects that promote sustainable practices and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Individuals
County of Maui Farm to Family Grant
$250,000
Maui County Department of Agriculture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maui County organizations focused on improving access to locally sourced food for residents, especially those in vulnerable populations facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses