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Grants for Individuals - Food and Nutrition

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Partners in Conservation
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Food Security Project Grant
$50,000
County of Hawai‘i (The Food Basket)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and collaborative partnerships in Hawai‘i to improve community food security and resilience in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Land, Health, Community-Chicago Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding initiative supports community organizations in Chicago that promote equitable access to health resources, focusing on projects that enhance physical activity, healthy eating, and mental wellness, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

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.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Healthy Eating Research Program
$50,000
Healthy Eating Research (HER), a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating the impact of nutrition-related policy changes on low-income families with children and young adults in the U.S., aiming to improve food security and health outcomes.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Category Grant
$35,000
WomensNet
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This monthly grant provides $10,000 to women entrepreneurs in various business categories, with the opportunity to compete for a larger $25,000 grant at the end of the year.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ohio Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides nutritional assistance and support to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children in Ohio to improve health outcomes and promote early childhood development.

Health
Individuals
Urban Grower Success Micro-Grant
$8,000
Allegheny County Conservation District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for urban agriculture projects in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, aimed at enhancing local food systems and promoting environmental sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize
$250,000
Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides $750,000 over three years to early career cancer researchers in the greater New York City area, enabling them to pursue innovative and high-risk projects while fostering collaborations and networking opportunities.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
NC AgVentures Farm Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina AgVentures
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to North Carolina family farms for agricultural projects that boost profitability, prioritizing those with a tobacco farming background and first-time applicants.

Agriculture
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
Community Food Systems Fellowship
$5,000
Vital Village Network
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 8, 2025

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
Tompkins County announces Amplify Grant
$5,500
Tompkins County Office of Equity and Diversity
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots initiatives, nonprofits, and small businesses in Tompkins County that focus on promoting racial and social equity within historically underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Westly Prize
$40,000
The Westly Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to young social innovators in California who are developing creative solutions to community challenges across various fields, including education, health, and technology.

Youth
Individuals
Celebrating the Contribution of African Food to American Cuisine
$20,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Uganda)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2024

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S. and Ugandan educational and cultural institutions to promote culinary exchange and professional development among Ugandan chefs, highlighting the influence of African cuisine on American cooking.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Richmond Health Equity Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Health
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2024

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

The Virginia Department of Health is inviting applicants for its Richmond Health Equity Fund. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Health State: Virginia City: Richmond Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/23/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Health Equity Fund seeks to fill gaps in funding and resources for vital, innovative, and impactful initiatives that serve the Richmond City community. Richmond-based single organizations, collaboratives, and individual leaders providing services in the following health disparity focus areas—along with other emergent health outcomes where Richmond’s populations have disparate burdens—are all eligible to apply: Access to care and health education Food access and security Maternal and child health Mental and behavioral health Substance use, treatment, and recovery Underlying health conditions For more information, visit Virginia Department of Health.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG)
$100,000
Montana Film Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to filmmakers and production companies creating projects in Montana, with a focus on boosting the local economy and engaging the community.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses