Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition
Explore 336 grant opportunities
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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.
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Dec 26, 2024
This funding opportunity supports collaborative initiatives by nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in specific Maine counties to create sustainable programs that improve the lives of children and youth facing various challenges.
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Sep 9, 2025
This funding opportunity supports food recovery organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and businesses in Monterey County to divert edible food from landfills and distribute it to those in need, in line with California's sustainability goals.
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May 5, 2026
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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.
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Jan 5, 2026
This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Dane County that aim to reduce organic waste through composting, food recovery, and educational initiatives.
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Jan 21, 2026
This program provides financial support to small-scale farmers and ranchers in Maui County for agricultural needs, prioritizing socially disadvantaged applicants and those engaged in food production or livestock.
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Oct 8, 2024
This grant provides funding for agricultural research, education, and technical assistance projects aimed at improving farming practices in the Northern New York region, specifically targeting operating farms and agricultural research facilities.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 3, 2025
This program provides funding for innovative projects that enhance Virginia's coastal fishery resources, specifically targeting individuals in the fishing industry who seek to improve conservation and efficiency through practical initiatives.
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Feb 11, 2025
This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.
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Jan 8, 2025
This program provides free training, mentorship, and potential funding to early-stage food-related businesses owned by minority entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow and thrive.
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Jun 26, 2025
This funding initiative provides $40,000 to established women-owned food and beverage businesses in the U.S. that demonstrate strong sales and investment readiness, along with mentorship from industry leaders.
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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.
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Mar 21, 2025
This program provides funding to organizations that support projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Jersey, benefiting the broader agricultural community rather than individual businesses.
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Dec 19, 2025
This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.
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Sep 26, 2025
This grant provides $10,000 to independent restaurants in the U.S., D.C., and Puerto Rico that are actively working to combat food insecurity in their communities.
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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.
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Jul 10, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.
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May 22, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.


