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State Food and Nutrition Grants

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Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Assistance Grant Program
$1,500,000
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to Arkansas cities, counties, towns, and nonprofits for community development projects like building or renovating public facilities and supporting operational needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements in food processing and distribution, enhancing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access Grant Program
$750,000
Maryland Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland focused on improving public health and reducing health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives in chronic disease management, maternal and child health, dental care, and behavioral health.

Health
Nonprofits
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding supports schools in Illinois participating in the National School Lunch Program to purchase equipment that enhances meal service, improves food safety, and increases access to nutritious meals for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program
$200,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grant Program
$1,500,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for purchasing and distributing culturally appropriate food to support food security and sovereignty for Tribal elders in Wisconsin.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Rural Texas Strong Program – Initiative 1 (Part 2): Make Rural Texans Healthy Again Grant Program
$5,000,000
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This grant provides funding to rural hospitals in Texas to develop and improve community health programs focused on preventing and managing chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity.

Health
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Community Gardens Project
$30,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal community leaders in North Dakota to create community gardens that improve access to healthy food and promote overall wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
CDA Agricultural Enhancement Grant
$49,999
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides matching financial support to municipalities, regional councils, and agricultural non-profits in Connecticut for projects that enhance agricultural viability and sustainability in the state.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$500,000
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and community organizations to create afterschool programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools, along with educational services for their families.

Education
Independent school districts
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Cook County to improve the nutritional health of low-income seniors in Chicago by increasing their access to fresh, locally grown produce through farmers' markets.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program
$3,500,000
South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This program provides funding to elementary schools in South Carolina to supply free fresh fruits and vegetables to students, promoting healthier eating habits and improving access to nutritious foods for low-income children.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$413,909
Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kentucky, benefiting a wide range of stakeholders including nonprofits, universities, and small businesses.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wasted Food Management Grant
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oklahoma public entities, such as schools and municipalities, to develop projects that reduce food waste and improve food access for those in need.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine (CHW+AFIM) Grant Program
$150,000
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to rural healthcare organizations in Kansas to integrate Community Health Workers into care teams and implement food-based interventions to improve health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.

Health
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that boost the competitiveness of specialty crops in North Carolina, targeting state and local governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to enhance production, sustainability, and consumer awareness.

Agriculture
Nonprofits