Food and Nutrition Grants

This grant provides flexible financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Vance County, addressing various community needs such as education, health, and food security.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Rochester to improve access to nutritious meals for children during the summer months by expanding meal services and enhancing engagement activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northeast and Central Ohio that support vulnerable populations by addressing critical social challenges such as housing stability, food insecurity, and family violence prevention.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that serve children facing challenges such as homelessness, foster care, food insecurity, and medical needs.

The FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program 2025, managed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, is designed to increase access to fresh, locally grown foods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants. The program achieves this by subsidizing the cost of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares, connecting SNAP recipients directly with New York State farmers and supporting local food systems. Through this grant opportunity, eligible organizations can apply for funds to partially subsidize the purchase of CSA shares by SNAP recipients. The program promotes both traditional and modern CSA models, including food box programs, and requires that supported CSA shares be comprised of SNAP-eligible food products from New York State producers. The overarching objectives include expanding access to fresh food, supporting New York’s agricultural producers, and fostering relationships between SNAP participants and local food providers. A total of $250,000 is available under this funding round, with awards ranging between $25,000 and $50,000. Funds will be awarded on a rolling basis until they are fully allocated or the final submission deadline is reached. Contracts will be issued following full application review and execution, with awards reimbursed post-expenditure. An advance of up to 25% may be requested, and 10% of the total grant amount will be withheld until submission and acceptance of the final report. Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations, Indian tribal organizations, public educational institutions, or local or municipal governments. Community-led groups may apply with an eligible fiscal sponsor. All applicants must be registered and prequalified through the Statewide Financial System (SFS) before applying. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible to apply. Eligible expenses include direct subsidies to CSA producers (up to 50% of share costs for SNAP buyers), along with administrative costs not exceeding 30% of the total award. Allowable uses include transportation of food, lease or rent of vehicles, relevant equipment and supplies under $5,000, and staff salaries directly tied to project activities. Costs such as construction, indirect costs, general-purpose equipment over $5,000, and items already supported by other federal or state funds are not eligible. Applications must be submitted online via the SFS Grants Management System by 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2025. Questions about the program must be submitted by July 8, 2025, and answers will be posted weekly on the Department's website starting March 27, 2025. The grant term will run from February 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. For more information or to submit questions, applicants may contact Alison Nickford at the Department of Agriculture and Markets via email at farmersmarkets@agriculture.ny.gov or by fax at (518) 457-8398.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to improve the infrastructure and sustainability of farmers' markets in New York State.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota that are addressing urgent community needs in areas such as food access, housing, healthcare, disability services, and mental health initiatives.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that support school meal programs and operate edible outdoor gardens, enabling them to educate young students about produce safety and enhance access to safe, school-grown food.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, focusing on initiatives that promote collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable impact.

This program provides funding to charitable organizations in Virginia to purchase and distribute locally grown agricultural products, helping to combat food insecurity in the community.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations that provide essential human or social services to residents of Goodyear, Arizona, helping to address community needs without duplicating existing services.

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County, particularly those led by and serving BIPOC communities, to help them adapt and build resilience in response to changing circumstances in the arts sector.

This program provides funding to businesses in California for adopting and installing environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community programs in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunity, health, and youth development.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunities, health, and youth development.

This grant provides funding to individuals, farmers, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to enhance production capacity and market access for value-added agricultural products, with a focus on improving food safety and hemp fiber processing.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to start, modernize, or expand processing operations for meat, poultry, eggs, and milk, with a focus on increasing sales and market access for locally raised livestock products.

This grant provides funding to North Dakota nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services addressing food insecurity, homelessness, health access, mental health support for children and youth, and disability services.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, that empower women and children through programs focused on housing, healthcare, education, workforce development, and food security.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Gahanna, Ohio, that provide essential services and programs to benefit the community, with a focus on basic human needs, mental health, and overall community improvement.