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Grants for Individuals - Food and Nutrition

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Produce Safety Mini-Grant
$800
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota produce farmers for improving on-farm food safety practices and infrastructure.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Amazon Bucks County Community Fund
$10,000
Amazon
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to implement community-driven projects that enhance social value in areas such as education, health, sustainability, and culture.

Community Development
Individuals
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to Iowa-based organizations and groups to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, benefiting multiple producers across the state.

Agriculture
State governments
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
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
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, with applications in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Value-Added Producer Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This program provides financial support to agricultural producers and cooperatives to create new products and improve market access, ultimately increasing their income and competitiveness.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in South Dakota to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
State governments
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
Health Access Hero Awards
$100,000
Sun Life
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and recognizes individuals dedicated to improving access to healthcare, particularly in underserved communities, with a focus on diabetes prevention, oral health equity, and related public health issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Agricultural Innovation Grant
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania farmers, agricultural processors, and service providers for adopting innovative technologies and sustainable practices to improve productivity and environmental stewardship.

Agriculture
Individuals
Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant
$100,000
Feeding Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Illinois farmers, food banks, and community organizations in enhancing their capacity to deliver fresh, nutritious food to those in need through infrastructure improvements and logistical upgrades.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
Accelerate Biotechnological Innovations in Dairy (ABID) Grant Program
$2,400,000
Center for Dairy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides funding and resources to U.S.-based entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to develop innovative biotechnology solutions that convert dairy co-products into valuable commercial products.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
SPARC Neighborhood Community Fund
$3,000
Adams County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Adams County residents and community groups in creating projects and events that strengthen neighborhood connections, enhance local aesthetics, promote sustainability, and encourage community engagement.

Community Development
Individuals