Food and Nutrition Grants

This grant provides funding to homeowners' associations and neighborhood groups in Fishers, Indiana, for projects that enhance community beauty and sustainability, such as landscaping, community spaces, and environmental initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports high-risk, multi-center observational studies aimed at advancing research on diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney disorders, and other related health conditions, encouraging diverse institutions to collaborate and innovate.

This funding opportunity supports high-risk, multi-center clinical trials aimed at addressing significant health issues related to diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney disorders, encouraging diverse institutions to apply for impactful research that can transform clinical practices.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in planning high-risk, multi-center clinical studies focused on kidney, digestive, diabetes, and metabolic disorders, helping them develop essential protocols and administrative frameworks before conducting the actual trials.

The City of Mount Rainier's Recreation Activities Grants program aims to bolster community activities that enrich the overall well-being of the community. Established by the City Council for Fiscal Year 2024, this grant provides reimbursement for eligible expenses to organizations. The program's core mission is to foster community engagement and provide residents with opportunities for recreation and connection, aligning directly with the City's broader goal of enhancing community life. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are organizations that can offer programs, activities, and events open to residents within the corporate boundaries of the City of Mount Rainier. The impact goals are centered on promoting enhanced community engagement and providing accessible recreational opportunities. By supporting these local initiatives, the City anticipates a more vibrant and connected community where residents have various avenues for participation and enjoyment. The program prioritizes activities that are open to all City of Mount Rainier residents and actively promote community engagement. While the grant duration is not explicitly mentioned as a restriction, the focus is on supporting events and programs within Fiscal Year 2024. Restrictions include prohibitions on using City funds for alcoholic beverages, and ineligible organizations include those receiving other direct grants from the City or any for-profit businesses. Expected outcomes include an increase in community-wide participation in various recreational activities and events, leading to a stronger sense of community and improved resident well-being. Measurable results could include the number of programs offered, the number of residents participating, and feedback on community engagement levels. The City's strategic priority is to create a more cohesive and engaged community, with the theory of change being that by funding local recreational activities, they will directly foster greater social connection and community spirit among its residents. The program also emphasizes responsible use of funds and local economic support, encouraging purchases from businesses within City limits if feasible. All funded events must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those from Prince George’s County Health Department, City noise ordinances, and Fire Prevention Code regulations. This ensures that supported activities are not only beneficial but also safe and well-regulated for the community.

This funding opportunity supports early stage researchers in pursuing innovative and high-risk scientific projects that significantly diverge from their previous work, without the need for preliminary data.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Puget Sound region of Washington that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, healthcare, and social services.

Grant Name: 2023 City of Menifee M.E.N.U Grant Program Location: California Description: The M.E.N.U. Grant aims to support unique concepts and entertainment proposals from residents in Southwest Riverside County by removing market and construction barriers. It aligns with Menifee’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), addresses community and demographic demands, and promotes tourism opportunities in the city. Eligible expenses include start-up costs such as grease trap installation, kitchen equipment, and other approved startup expenses. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application detailing proposed expenses and providing concept board or visual renderings. Pre-applications will be accepted until December 24, 2024, or until all designated funds have been distributed.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits and local governments, to enhance market access, increase production capacity, and promote innovation in the agricultural sector.

City of Ashland Business Beautification Grant Program 2023 – Oregon: The City of Ashland is offering the Business Beautification Grant to support private investment in renovating and rehabilitating existing lodging and commercial properties within Ashland City limits. The grant provides financial assistance through a fifty percent (50%) grant match to non-residential property owners for exterior cosmetic improvements, outdoor lighting upgrades, code violation alleviation, sidewalk and infrastructure installation, signage or awning installation, landscaping, outdoor seating installation, and removal of non-conforming or illegal site elements. Eligible applicants must be current property owners or tenants of non-residentially developed properties within City limits with no outstanding debt to the City. All beautification activities must comply with City building and zoning codes and be performed by a licensed general contractor or service provider. Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two quotes for the project and adhere to all building and land use codes as applicable. More information is available on the City of Ashland website.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity is issued to announce the availability of a Cooperative Agreement designed to assist the FDA in developing, implementing, and improving a nationally consistent system of support which facilitates the implementation of state and territorial produce safety regulatory programs that are modernized and aligned with the standards set forth in the FDAs Regulation: Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption (commonly referred to as the Produce Safety Rule).This goal shall be accomplished in partnership with the FDA by identifying, generating, sharing, and leveraging resources andinformation which aids in the development and implementation of national, state, and territorial produce safety regulatoryprograms that are nationally uniform and consistent with the Produce Safety Rule, and which improve their effectiveness andenhance their capabilities.

This grant provides funding for early stage investigators to pursue innovative and high-risk research projects involving human participants, without the need for preliminary data.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational institutions in developing programs that train a diverse workforce in research related to diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney health, through skills courses and research experiences.

The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on potential risks from skin lightening products containing hydroquinone and/or mercury.Applicants will research and propose innovative and community-based strategies and activities that have the potential to strengthen the science base for education and public health awareness on the use of and potential risks from over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products.

This funding opportunity supports research that explores the effects of aging on individuals living with HIV, focusing on improving health outcomes and management strategies for this population.

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support efficient natural history studies alone or in conjunction with the development and validation of clinical outcome assessments (COAs) and/or biomarker studies to address the unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases for children and adults. Through the support of studies with high quality and interpretable data elements, FDA expects to address critical knowledge gaps, remove major barriers to progress in the field, exert a significant and broad impact on a specific rare neurodegenerative disease or multiple rare neurodegenerative diseases with similar pathophysiology, and facilitate rare disease product development.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research that investigates how aging affects individuals living with HIV, focusing on improving their health outcomes and addressing related challenges.

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to fund innovative research that will strengthen and advance minority health and health equity objectives.Areas of interest include:Proposals that focus on advancing equity in clinical trials by supporting efforts to advance diversity in clinical trials, equitable data efforts by increasing data available on diverse groups including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, age, disability and geography, and equity of voices by increasing understanding of diverse patient perspectives, preferences, and unmet needs.

City of Chandler Diversity Education Mini-Grants are available for teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in Chandler or serving Chandler residents or students. The grants, up to $1,000 each, aim to support programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for youth aged 5-18. Proposals must address dimensions of diversity such as age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Priority is given to K-12 education projects. Applications will be reviewed by the HRC Diversity Mini-Grant Committee based on their alignment with the city's DEI mission and clear budget proposals.

The AARP Foundation is accepting applications for the Purpose Prize, a national award celebrating individuals aged 50 and older who are leveraging their life experiences to create positive change. Winners will receive $50,000 for their non-profit organization and access to various resources and events. Eligible applicants must be US citizens, at least 50 years old, and have founded a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. The work being recognized must have been initiated when the applicant was at least 40 years old. For more information, visit The AARP Foundation website.