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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Specialty Crop Block Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Avon Greater Together Community Fund
$250,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that enhance civic participation and community engagement for residents of Avon, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable town.

Health
City or township governments
NourishMD Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to food retailers in Maryland to improve access to healthy, fresh food in communities facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ODAFF Specialty Crop Block Grant
$100,000
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food & Forestry (ODAFF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and stakeholders in Oklahoma's specialty crop sector to enhance the competitiveness and market reach of specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, education, research, and food safety.

Agriculture
State governments
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
$15,000
Feed the Soul Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Statewide Local Health Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
West Virginia Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides support for organizations to create and implement health challenges across West Virginia, focusing on promoting sustainable lifestyle changes in nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral health in rural communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Grant Program
$700,000
Delaware Division of Small Business
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to various food-related entities in Delaware to improve access to healthy food options in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Large-Scale Retailer Grant
$250,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This grant provides financial support to large-scale food retailers in Virginia to improve access to fresh food in underserved communities, particularly benefiting low-income and marginalized populations.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Community Food Systems Fellowship
$5,000
Vital Village Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides emerging leaders with training, resources, and funding to promote equitable and resilient local food systems, focusing on food justice and community-driven solutions.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Community Food Microgrants
$5,000
Salt Lake City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Salt Lake City residents and community organizations for projects that improve access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food while addressing local food system disparities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Healthy Food Financing Fund
$150,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to food and agricultural businesses in New Mexico to improve access to healthy food in rural and underserved communities through infrastructure development and market expansion.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Home Delivered Meals Grant Program
$1,335,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Washington, D.C., to deliver medically tailored home meals to residents with chronic health conditions, particularly in underserved areas, to improve food access and nutritional health.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Maryland Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$140,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in Maryland to enhance the production, marketing, and accessibility of specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs, benefiting the state's agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Event Grants
$20,000
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support events that boost tourism and overnight visits in Twentynine Palms, California, particularly during the off-peak season, and is open to nonprofits, independent event producers, and for-profit businesses with event planning experience.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grant
$500,550
Fresno State Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

The Pacific Coast Coalition is offering a grant of over $1 million for dairy processors in selected states to fund projects that diversify dairy product markets, promote business development, and encourage innovative use of regionally produced milk, with funds potentially used for planning, training, equipment, product development, and co-packing capabilities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores Grant Program
$750,000
District of Columbia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to for-profit and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods by transforming corner stores into healthier retail environments.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
North Carolina Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability (“NC ROOTS”) Hubs Grant
$39,252,177
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to organizations in North Carolina that will lead regional efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes for rural residents by coordinating local health initiatives and partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$90,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that improve the production and marketability of specialty crops in Massachusetts, focusing on enhancing nutrition, sustainability, and access for underserved communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Large Project Grant
$750,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized farms, food businesses, and nonprofit organizations in Washington to improve local food supply chains and market access through significant infrastructure projects.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses