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State Food and Nutrition Grants

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Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Massachusetts-based organizations and entities to improve local food systems through infrastructure projects that enhance food production, processing, and access for all residents.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Institutional Support Grant Program 2026
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established arts nonprofits and cultural organizations for general operating expenses, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality programming and services in the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support Vermont schools, childcare providers, and community organizations in developing innovative programs that improve child nutrition and connect youth with local agriculture, particularly in underserved areas.

Education
City or township governments
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$340,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to various stakeholders in South Dakota's specialty crop industry to enhance production, consumption, and sustainability of specialty crops for the benefit of the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$586,688
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in South Carolina focused on improving the specialty crop industry through initiatives like food safety, pest management, and consumer education.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to Improve Quality of Life of Hispanic Community in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated to improving the social, economic, and educational outcomes of Hispanic communities through various initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and entities in Minnesota to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, food safety, and sustainable practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
UDAF Food Security Grant
$200,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Utah-based food processors to improve their processing and storage capabilities, thereby enhancing local food availability and resilience.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Lunch at the Library Summer
Contact for amount
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to California public libraries to offer free meals and educational activities for children and youth during the summer, helping to combat food insecurity and promote learning.

Food and Nutrition
Special district governments
National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Education (Nutrition Program Services)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Minnesota school food authorities to purchase essential kitchen and cafeteria equipment that improves meal quality, safety, and program expansion for school meal initiatives.

Food and Nutrition
Exclusive - see details
Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program
$25,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support for transportation and related costs to help youth groups attend county and local fairs, promoting agricultural education and careers.

Transportation
City or township governments
2025 Grow Ohio Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (via USDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and child nutrition program sponsors in Ohio to implement farm-to-school initiatives that promote local food sourcing and agricultural education for children.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and early learning centers in Pennsylvania to promote the use of local foods in meals and educational activities, fostering a connection between children and agriculture.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Young Farmer Grant
$20,000
Texas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to young agricultural producers in Texas who are starting or expanding their farming businesses.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling Food Safety Grant
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based produce farms and meat processing operations to improve their infrastructure and equipment for better food safety compliance.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Creating Healthy Communities Continuation Solicitation
$3,150,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to existing community health projects in Ohio to implement strategies that improve access to healthy food and promote active living, particularly in areas facing significant health disparities.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Underserved Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP)
$750,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that promote the use of WIC and senior nutrition benefits to help low-income shoppers access fresh, California-grown fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets, particularly in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses