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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Small R01s for Clinical Trials Targeting Diseases within the Mission of NIDDK (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale clinical trials aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases related to diabetes, digestive, and kidney health, with a focus on innovative approaches and enhancing diversity in research participation.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Not specified

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
Avon Greater Together Community Fund
$250,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that enhance civic participation and community engagement for residents of Avon, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable town.

Health
City or township governments
NourishMD Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Not specified

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
Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Grant Program
$700,000
Delaware Division of Small Business
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to various food-related entities in Delaware to improve access to healthy food options in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Food Systems Fellowship
$5,000
Vital Village Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides emerging leaders with training, resources, and funding to promote equitable and resilient local food systems, focusing on food justice and community-driven solutions.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Community Food Microgrants
$5,000
Salt Lake City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Salt Lake City residents and community organizations for projects that improve access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food while addressing local food system disparities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Healthy Food Financing Fund
$150,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to food and agricultural businesses in New Mexico to improve access to healthy food in rural and underserved communities through infrastructure development and market expansion.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Maryland Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$140,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in Maryland to enhance the production, marketing, and accessibility of specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs, benefiting the state's agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grant
$500,550
Fresno State Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

The Pacific Coast Coalition is offering a grant of over $1 million for dairy processors in selected states to fund projects that diversify dairy product markets, promote business development, and encourage innovative use of regionally produced milk, with funds potentially used for planning, training, equipment, product development, and co-packing capabilities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Large Project Grant
$750,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized farms, food businesses, and nonprofit organizations in Washington to improve local food supply chains and market access through significant infrastructure projects.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
SCBGP Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations in California
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Honey Bee Research and Promotion Grants
$230,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations in North Dakota working on projects that improve honey bee health and address challenges such as pests and nutrition.

Agriculture
Individuals