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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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FoodShare Outreach Partner Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Wisconsin to implement outreach initiatives that help connect low-income individuals with FoodShare benefits, enhancing access to nutritional assistance.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research studies aimed at improving understanding and treatment of rare diseases, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Last Food Mile Grant
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Michigan-based farm and food businesses that collaborate with local farmers to improve transportation and distribution of Michigan-grown foods, enhancing accessibility and sustainability in the local food system.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical research aimed at developing new treatments for rare diseases, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects that involve clinical trials to improve health outcomes, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and international organizations.

Education
State governments
The Organic Transition Grant Program
$30,000
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to California farmers transitioning from conventional to organic farming practices over a three-year period.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Lanai Food Stimulus Program
$70,000
Maui County Department of Agriculture (MDOA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that will create a voucher system to help Lanai residents access fresh, locally grown food, supporting the local agricultural economy and enhancing food security.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Heart of Maine United Way’s Impact Grant
$50,000
Heart of Maine United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities in six Maine counties to support health and human service programs focused on basic needs, substance use disorder, and early childhood development.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Commonwealth Specialty Crop Program
$460,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Pennsylvania, benefiting the industry as a whole rather than individual businesses.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Fresh Food Financing Initiative
$150,000
The Food Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides financial support to businesses that want to open or expand grocery stores offering healthy food options in underserved communities across Pennsylvania.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program
$25,000,000
California Employment Development Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young adults aged 18-28 facing economic challenges access quality jobs and career advancement through innovative workforce development programs and essential support services.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Enthuse Foundation Grant
$5,000
The Enthuse Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to women entrepreneurs in the consumer packaged goods sector, helping them address various business needs while promoting sustainability and personal well-being.

Women & Girl Services
Small businesses
Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
$750,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Washington-based farms, food businesses, and nonprofits for improving local food supply chains through infrastructure investments.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Small R01s for Clinical Trials Targeting Diseases within the Mission of NIDDK (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale clinical trials aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases related to diabetes, digestive, and kidney health, with a focus on innovative approaches and enhancing diversity in research participation.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop producers in Rhode Island, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, through collaborative marketing, research, and educational initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Organic Cost Share Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Texas-based organic farmers and businesses to help cover the costs of obtaining and maintaining USDA organic certification.

Agriculture
Individuals
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation Grant
$10,000
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Onslow County that address community needs, with a focus on youth programs and animal welfare initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits