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State Food and Nutrition Grants

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WSDA Equipment Plus Grant
$75,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-size farms, food businesses, and local entities in Washington to improve their infrastructure for processing, storage, and distribution of locally grown food products.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
$3,000,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas food and farm businesses to improve the infrastructure for processing and distributing locally produced food products, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in developing projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Food Safety Education Fund Grants Program
$75,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based nonprofit and governmental organizations for initiatives that promote food safety education for consumers and training for food service employees and enforcement agents.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
RFGA2025-015 - Sexual Violence Prevention and Education
$200,000
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, Native American tribes, nonprofits, and state agencies in Arizona to implement community-based strategies aimed at preventing sexual violence and promoting healthy relationships.

Health
City or township governments
Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program
$40,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland food banks, nonprofits, and charitable organizations to purchase and distribute local food and seafood, aiming to improve access to nutritious food for food-insecure communities while supporting local farmers and producers.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Builder Award Grants
$600,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to food business entrepreneurs in Utah to help them grow, innovate, and enhance local food systems, particularly in economically distressed areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for improving the sorting and processing infrastructure of beverage container recycling to enhance material quality and reduce contamination.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP)
$10,000
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations in Hawaiโ€™i to promote local food production and enhance food security through gardening, livestock, and apiary projects.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to acquire essential equipment for reducing food waste and improving food recovery efforts in their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Earnfare
$170,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Illinois to create work-based learning programs for adult SNAP recipients, helping them gain job experience and meet federal work requirements.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Be Outside, Idaho Grant
$2,500
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for teachers, librarians, daycare facilities, and organizations in Idaho to create outdoor and environmental education projects that connect children with nature.

Recreation
County governments
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant
$190,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects that promote waste reduction and urban agriculture, enhancing sustainability and food equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lunch at the Library Summer 2025
$3,000,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to public libraries across California to create summer meal sites and educational programs that promote access to nutritious food and learning for families.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey that support the specialty crop industry, focusing on projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and accessibility for small farms and underserved communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
Food Assistance Resiliency Grants
$250,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Washington State working to alleviate food insecurity and improve access to nutritious food for residents.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits