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State Food and Nutrition Grants

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Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG): Retailer Equipment and Infrastructure Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides financial support to small food retailers in Minnesota to improve access to healthy and culturally appropriate foods in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$15,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to school food authorities in California to start or expand programs that deliver nutritious meals to students, particularly in areas with high rates of free or reduced-price meal eligibility.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$608,682
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support producer groups, industry stakeholders, and community organizations in South Carolina that work to improve the competitiveness and accessibility of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grants
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Michigan's food and agriculture businesses to help them meet wastewater regulations and improve their infrastructure.

Environment
Small businesses
Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin meat processors for expanding operations and improving infrastructure to enhance the state's meat supply chain.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2028

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local agencies that help low-income individuals and families improve their living conditions and access essential services.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program
$200,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

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

Feb 23, 2026

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
Ohio Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides essential nutritional support and health education to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five in Ohio to improve their health outcomes and reduce infant mortality.

Health
Individuals
Wasted Food Management Grant
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

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
Last Food Mile Grant
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Michigan-based farm and food businesses that collaborate with local farmers to improve transportation and distribution of Michigan-grown foods, enhancing accessibility and sustainability in the local food system.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
After School Education and Safety Grant
$355,118
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding supports after school programs in California that provide academic enrichment and safe activities for students in kindergarten through ninth grade, fostering partnerships between schools and community organizations.

Education
Independent school districts
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This program provides funding to Georgia-based organizations for projects that enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through research, education, and marketing initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop producers in Rhode Island, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, through collaborative marketing, research, and educational initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
NourishMD Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to food retailers in Maryland to improve access to healthy, fresh food in communities facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ODAFF Specialty Crop Block Grant
$100,000
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food & Forestry (ODAFF)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and stakeholders in Oklahoma's specialty crop sector to enhance the competitiveness and market reach of specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, education, research, and food safety.

Agriculture
State governments