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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Harvest to Market Grant
$25,000
Heartland Food Business Coalition
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized food and farm businesses in Kansas and western Missouri to enhance their post-harvest operations and market access, fostering collaboration and economic growth in rural communities.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Business Category Grant
$35,000
WomensNet
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides $10,000 monthly grants to women-owned businesses in specific industries, helping them grow and succeed through targeted financial support.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
HFFI Partnerships Program
$3,000,000
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This program provides funding to public-private partnerships that aim to improve access to fresh and affordable food in underserved communities across the United States.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Food Rescue Grant
$250,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations and businesses focused on rescuing surplus food for human consumption, helping to reduce food waste and improve food donation systems across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to small and intermediate beef processing businesses in the U.S. to expand their operations and improve market competition in the beef industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
WFP Innovation Challenge
$100,000
World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to innovative startups and WFP teams developing solutions to combat food insecurity in various global contexts.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Local Roots Grant
$5,000
Northern State University
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small businesses in northeast South Dakota focused on agriculture, environmental solutions, and health, while also engaging undergraduate students in hands-on learning experiences.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Beef Industry Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote and enhance the beef industry through education, marketing, and research initiatives aimed at improving consumer perception and demand for beef products.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Growing Tomorrow Grant
$100,000
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This grant provides financial support to new or early-stage agricultural businesses in Ohio that are developing innovative solutions to challenges in the farming sector, with a focus on sustainability, education, and food security.

Agriculture
Individuals
Event Waste Reduction Grant Program
$6,000
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public events in Franklin County, Ohio, that are committed to reducing waste through recycling, composting, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
New Mexico Food Pathways Grant Program
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to food retailers and community organizations in New Mexico to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas through practical projects that enhance food storage, handling, and sales.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2028

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for rare diseases, benefiting a wide range of organizations involved in medical research and product development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Subsistence Network (SUBNET) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA-0004-21)
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development in the military subsistence supply chain, inviting industry, educational institutions, and small businesses to innovate in food production, safety, and logistics for military personnel.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program
$25,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New York farmers affected by federal tariffs, helping them offset revenue losses and rising operational costs.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in extending and enhancing existing breast cancer clinical studies, with a focus on benefiting active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and military families.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and institutions in developing innovative, non-addictive pain treatments through early-stage drug discovery and assay development, with a focus on alternatives to opioid therapies.

Education
State governments
Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund
$499,999
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides financial support to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry enterprises to enhance market access, increase farm income, and promote innovation in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Small businesses