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Grants for Individuals - Food and Nutrition

Explore 147 grant opportunities

EmpowHer Grants
$50,000
Boundless Futures Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support and resources to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are running socially impactful businesses and need assistance to grow and sustain their ventures.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

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
The David Prize
$200,000
The David Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

Community Development
Individuals
Gen Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Gen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals with a bachelor's degree pursuing research in natural sciences, particularly food sciences, to promote cross-cultural understanding between Japan and the global community.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

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
Youth Stop Hunger Innovation Grants
Contact for amount
Youth Service America (YSA)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides $2,500 to youth teams in the U.S. who are developing innovative projects to tackle the root causes of hunger and promote sustainable solutions in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

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
The Pollination Daily Grant Project
$500
The Pollination Project
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2023

This grant provides microfunding to volunteer-led community projects worldwide that promote compassion, environmental sustainability, and plant-based living.

Community Development
Individuals
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP)
$10,000
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

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
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
Farmed Animal Protection Grants
$1,000
The Pollination Project
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides $1,000 to grassroots leaders and organizations working to improve the welfare of farmed animals and promote sustainable food systems worldwide.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
2026-2029 FFAR Fellows Program
$148,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
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
Jackson EMC Foundation Grant
$20,000
Jackson EMC Foundation (Jackson EMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in specific Georgia counties to address social, health, and economic needs within the community.

Community Development
Individuals
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 essential nutritional support and health education to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five in Ohio to improve their health outcomes and reduce infant mortality.

Health
Individuals
WFP Innovation Challenge
$100,000
World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to innovative startups and WFP teams developing solutions to combat food insecurity in various global contexts.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fund Our Foodshed Grant Program
$6,000
Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to established farmers, food producers, and small local businesses within 100 miles of Menomonie Market Food Co-op to enhance their operations and promote sustainable local food systems.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

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
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
South Carolina Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene
$38,000,000
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to South Carolina farmers and forest landowners who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene, specifically targeting damages not covered by other federal programs or insurance.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals