State Food and Nutrition Grants

This program provides $2 million in funding to support the development of geothermal energy systems for various entities in Colorado, prioritizing projects that benefit low-income and underserved communities.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is offering the 2024 Community & Urban Forestry Assistance (CUFA) Grant. This program aims to foster the long-term growth and development of community forestry programs throughout Indiana. The core mission of the grant aligns with enhancing the quality of life for residents by investing in sustainable urban forest management. The overall funding available for this program is $230,000, with individual project requests ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000. The target beneficiaries of the CUFA Grant include municipalities (cities, towns, townships, counties, and other local government entities as defined by IC 369-1-2) and non-profit 501(c)3 organizations. The grant's impact goals are broad, focusing on the expansion and preservation of urban tree canopy, increased and more equitable access to urban tree canopy, broadened community engagement in urban forest planning, and improved resilience to climate change, pests, and storm events through best management practices. The program prioritizes several key areas. These include establishing and strengthening community urban forestry programs, promoting urban forestry benefits through proper tree selection, planting, and care, establishing comprehensive tree inventories for data-driven decisions, and promoting risk management through tree assessment and mitigation plans. The grant also emphasizes restoring diminished community tree canopy, diversifying urban forests for long-term resilience, and ensuring urban forests provide ecosystem services such as cleaner air, improved watershed health, reduced erosion, stormwater runoff, and reduced urban heat island effects. Expected outcomes and measurable results include addressing historic inequities in urban forestry, adapting urban forest accessibility to changing demographics, promoting the Indiana nursery and arboriculture industries, and enhancing the built environment through increased property values and reduced energy demands. The grant supports activities such as the development of tree inventories or urban tree canopy assessments, creation or update of urban forestry management/response plans, education and training, and community engagement and tree planting initiatives. All tree planting projects must include community engagement, occur on public property, utilize 100% native Indiana species (with limited exceptions for Acer genus trees), and include a maintenance plan. Other supported activities include urban wood utilization, establishment of urban food forests, invasive species removal, and community website development specific to urban forestry.

This program provides financial support to food retailers in underserved communities to improve access to healthy food options for low- and moderate-income populations.

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota produce farmers for improving their on-farm food safety practices through eligible expenses related to food safety systems.

This program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop producers and related organizations in Michigan through initiatives in marketing, research, education, and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont-based early childhood education centers and K-12 schools to develop programs that integrate local agriculture into their educational environments, enhancing child nutrition and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and initiatives focused on sustainability, zero waste, and urban agriculture in the District, enabling them to implement small-scale projects that promote sustainable food systems and materials reuse.

This program provides funding to organizations in Idaho to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through various projects that benefit the entire industry.

This program provides financial incentives to businesses in California's commercial and industrial refrigeration sectors to adopt environmentally friendly refrigerant technologies that significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments to help subsidize the cost of Community Supported Agriculture shares for SNAP recipients, increasing access to fresh, locally grown food in New York.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families to improve their home's energy efficiency, helping them save on energy costs while ensuring their health and safety.

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to engage AmeriCorps participants in addressing critical community challenges across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and environmental stewardship.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and local governments in Oklahoma to create infrastructure projects that promote physical activity and improve health outcomes for residents.

This funding supports local governments in Michigan to purchase development rights from landowners, ensuring that valuable farmland is preserved for agricultural use.

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

This program provides financial incentives for California businesses to replace outdated refrigeration systems using harmful high-GWP refrigerants with more environmentally friendly ultra-low-GWP alternatives.

This program provides funding to Massachusetts agricultural operations to enhance climate resilience, improve sustainability, and boost food safety and energy efficiency through various eligible projects.

This grant provides funding to Vermont food producers and organizations to strengthen partnerships with institutions like schools and hospitals, increasing the use of locally sourced food in their meal programs.

This grant provides financial support to job training programs in Greater Boston, helping participants in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare sectors access essential wraparound services to ensure their success.