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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Organics Management Grant
$2,500
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W+R)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Dane County that aim to reduce organic waste through composting, food recovery, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in North Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer programs that offer academic support and enrichment activities for K-12 students, particularly those in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Maryland Value-Added Producer Matching Grant
$200,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland agricultural producers to help them secure federal funding for developing and marketing value-added agricultural products.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Agricultural Micro Grant Program
$25,000
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-scale farmers and ranchers in Maui County for agricultural needs, prioritizing socially disadvantaged applicants and those engaged in food production or livestock.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
$300,000
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides funding for agricultural research, education, and technical assistance projects aimed at improving farming practices in the Northern New York region, specifically targeting operating farms and agricultural research facilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative projects that enhance Virginia's coastal fishery resources, specifically targeting individuals in the fishing industry who seek to improve conservation and efficiency through practical initiatives.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations in the District of Columbia to enhance the local specialty crop sector through projects that promote, market, and improve access to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Cultivate Small Business
$13,000
Santander US
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides free support, education, and potential funding to early-stage food-related businesses owned by minority entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow and thrive.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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 program provides funding to support small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects focused on reducing waste and promoting urban agriculture.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey that aim to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through collaborative projects that benefit the entire industry rather than individual entities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
$100,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for small dairy producers in Iowa to enhance their processing capabilities through modernization and efficiency improvements.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG): Retailer Equipment and Infrastructure Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides financial support to small food retailers in Minnesota to improve access to healthy and culturally appropriate foods in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses to improve food security and resilience in the local food supply chain, particularly for underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits