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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

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Micro-Grants For Food Security Program
$10,000
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Hawaii for projects that enhance local food production, focusing on sustainable agriculture to improve food security in communities.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Specialty Crop Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia-based organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Giving Tree Grant Program
$4,000
Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in select counties to support projects that address community needs such as early literacy, food security, and animal welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
$15,000
Innovia Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public-serving organizations in Eastern Washington and North Idaho to implement initiatives that promote stability and belonging in communities, focusing on essential needs like food, housing, healthcare, and education.

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
Low-Cost Nutrients Challenge
$500,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop affordable essential nutrients for mothers and children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to combat malnutrition and improve health outcomes.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund
$30,000
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding initiative supports Indigenous-led projects that empower youth and promote health, wellness, and cultural continuity in Indigenous communities.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
$100,000
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative healthcare projects that improve access and wellbeing for residents of Jefferson County, particularly targeting underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Engagement Services External Agency Fund
$75,000
The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky, that provide youth development and violence prevention services, particularly in high-crime areas, to promote community-led solutions and reduce gun violence.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
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 funding initiative provides microgrants to Hawai‘i residents for small-scale agricultural projects that improve local food production and security.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge: Toxin Detection in Seafood
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in developing innovative and cost-effective technologies for detecting harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood to ensure public health and enhance seafood safety.

Science and Technology
State governments
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Montgomery County Fund Grant
$5,000
Montgomery County Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting innovative basic science studies involving human participants to explore fundamental biological and behavioral processes without focusing on product development or clinical outcomes.

Education
State governments
Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, enabling faculty-led research teams that primarily involve undergraduate students to enhance their research capabilities and experiences.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 program provides funding to support small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects focused on reducing waste and promoting urban agriculture.

Environment
Nonprofits