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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Special Projects Fund
Contact for amount
New York Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Program
$15,000
Frontera Farmer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T35)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term research training experiences for health professional and graduate students in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research, helping them prepare for careers in scientific research.

Environment
State governments
Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides funding to urban farmers and organizations in Pennsylvania to improve agricultural infrastructure, enhance food production, and combat food insecurity in cities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Urban Grower Success Micro-Grant
$8,000
Allegheny County Conservation District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for urban agriculture projects in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, aimed at enhancing local food systems and promoting environmental sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$35,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in Vermont working to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit multiple stakeholders in the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$409,581
Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in Indiana to improve the production and marketing of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through innovative projects that benefit the industry and the public.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Produce Incentives Grant Program
$2,100,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $2.1 million to community-based organizations in Washington, D.C., to improve access to fresh produce for low-income residents, particularly those affected by chronic diseases and food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Fund Our Foodshed Grant Program
$6,000
Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to established farmers, food producers, and small local businesses within 100 miles of Menomonie Market Food Co-op to enhance their operations and promote sustainable local food systems.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for projects that reduce food waste and rescue edible food, enhancing food access and promoting sustainability across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farm to School Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program
$50,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Oregon-based farmers, ranchers, and food producers to improve their equipment and infrastructure, enabling them to supply more local food to schools and childcare programs.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Economic Development and Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
City of Duvall
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Duvall, Washington, to promote tourism, economic development, and the arts through community events and initiatives.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Equitable Food Access Initiatives: School Based Nutrition Market Grant Program
$1,825,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the District of Columbia to establish school-based and summer nutrition markets that provide fresh produce and pantry items to low-income families and children, addressing food insecurity and health disparities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Delaware County Tourism Promotion Grant for Non-Profits in New York
$25,000
Delaware County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Delaware County, New York, to promote tourism, enhance visitor experiences, and stimulate local economic growth through various projects and initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
City of Norfolk’s Nourish the City Grant
$10,000
City of Norfolk (Office of Resilience)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Norfolk, Virginia, to develop community-based projects that improve access to nutritious food and address food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
AI for Good Open Call Program
$5,000,000
Microsoft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides $5 million in Azure service credits to support innovative AI projects in Washington State that focus on sustainability, public health, and human rights, empowering nonprofits, researchers, and businesses to create positive social impact.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
RHTP Health and Lifestyle: Nutrition and Prevention Grant Program
$10,130,531
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support healthcare and community organizations in rural Florida that aim to reduce food insecurity, improve nutrition, and prevent chronic diseases through various educational and outreach initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits