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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

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FFAR Fellows Program
$148,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Jackson EMC Foundation Grant
$20,000
Jackson EMC Foundation (Jackson EMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in specific Georgia counties to address social, health, and economic needs within the community.

Community Development
Individuals
Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Make America Healthy Again - Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence
$3,300,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in implementing and evaluating innovative lifestyle medicine interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

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
Feed the Future Innovation Labs
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Office of Global Food Security)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides significant financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for research and development projects aimed at improving global food security and nutrition through innovative agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support academic research institutions in developing innovative solutions to combat animal diseases, enhance agricultural resilience, and address unmet veterinary medical needs.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
KDA Specialty Crop Grant Program
$100,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kansas, benefiting producers and the broader agricultural industry through marketing, research, and access expansion initiatives.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$20,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Subsistence Network (SUBNET) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA-0004-21)
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development in the military subsistence supply chain, inviting industry, educational institutions, and small businesses to innovate in food production, safety, and logistics for military personnel.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Martin County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Martin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to qualified charitable organizations serving the Martin County community in North Carolina to address local needs and enhance essential services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
$10,000
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infant & Toddler Care: Operating Support
$60,000
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and school-based childcare programs in Kosciusko and Whitley Counties, Indiana, to improve care and access for children ages 0–3.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Support Fund
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern New York that operate food pantries, soup kitchens, and school programs, enabling them to purchase essential food supplies to combat local food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care Research Grants
$100,000
Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This grant provides funding for researchers worldwide to conduct innovative studies on nutrition and health for mothers and children, focusing on allergy prevention, child development, and postbiotic solutions.

Health
Nonprofits
Research Grant - Spring Grant Round
$30,000
The Gerber Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects aimed at improving the health, nutrition, and development of infants and young children, supporting both experienced and early-career researchers in the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Armenia Exchanges: U.S. Food Safety Regulations and Standards Training Program
$110,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. colleges and universities in providing training on food safety regulations and standards to Armenian professionals from various sectors, enhancing their capacity to align with international food safety practices and improve trade relations.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education