Grants for Nonprofits - Food and Nutrition

The City of Alexandria Arts Grants program aims to foster artistic excellence and provide engaging arts experiences for both residents and visitors of Alexandria. This initiative aligns with the city's broader mission to strengthen its creative capacity, enhance the stability of local arts organizations, and cultivate a vibrant urban environment through high-quality artistic creation and presentation. The program seeks to ensure diverse opportunities for meaningful engagement with the arts across the city. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are non-profit arts organizations based in Alexandria that have been in existence for at least one full year. The program also supports individual artists and other entities contributing to the arts within the city limits. The impact goals are centered on improving the capacity and stability of Alexandria-based organizations and enriching the cultural lives of its residents and visitors. The program prioritizes supporting organizations that create, perform, and present works of artistic excellence and innovation. It also focuses on diversifying opportunities for residents to engage with the arts and fostering a vibrant urban environment. Projects must take place within Alexandria's city limits between July 1 and June 30 of each fiscal year. Expected outcomes include a stronger creative sector in Alexandria, with increased opportunities for residents to participate in and experience the arts. The program anticipates an improvement in the stability and capacity of local arts organizations, leading to a more dynamic and culturally rich city. Measurable results will likely be tied to the number and diversity of arts programs offered, the audience reach, and the organizational health of grant recipients, though specific metrics are not detailed in the provided text. The funding structure provides grants up to $12,500, not to exceed 50% of the total program budget, and requires a 1:1 cash match. This co-funding model encourages community investment and ensures a shared commitment to the success of arts initiatives. The grant period for approved projects runs from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, indicating a focus on specific, shorter-term program support. The theory of change appears to be that by investing in local arts organizations and artists, the City of Alexandria can directly enhance the cultural landscape, engage its community, and strengthen its overall creative economy.

The City of Naperville in Illinois is offering a Social Service Grant ranging from $500,000 to $1 million for a duration of one year, aimed at financially assisting non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services such as emergency assistance, senior care, self-sufficiency programs, support for special populations, and youth programs to benefit the Naperville community.

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of New Drugs (OND), is announcing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a Cooperative Agreement. The proposed work directly supports the U.S. FDAs stated goal of protecting public health from unacceptable risks from nitrosamine impurities in human drugs. Although significant experimental and policy/regulatory initiatives have been undertaken in this area, there remains a need for further research into and development and refinement of translational and implementable practices that will protect the public against nitrosamine risks while ensuring continued safe access to critical therapeutic drugs. The aim is to improve the safety of human drugs with potential nitrosamine impurity liabilities. In addition to the work outlined above, the award recipient will assess how best to ensure that this research and practices development continues among industry members, non-profits, and/or academic institutions once the FDA funding for this cooperative agreement ends.

The Shullsburg Fund, established in 2004 by area citizens, serves as a permanent funding source dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in and around Shullsburg. Managed as a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, it annually redistributes a portion of its earnings to finance projects and programs that positively impact community life. The fund focuses on supporting non-profit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies with charitable initiatives. Grants are ceremoniously awarded in June each year, underlining the fund's commitment to community development and welfare. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: May 15th

The GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Program, offered by The Alaska Community Foundation in partnership with GCI, aims to significantly reduce suicide rates and foster mental wellness throughout Alaska. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to strengthen community and personal connections, thereby promoting overall well-being. The program's core objective is to empower Alaskans, fostering a collaborative approach to community wellness and addressing a critical public health issue within the state. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations committed to suicide prevention and mental wellness initiatives across all counties in Alaska. These include 501(c)3 public charitable organizations, faith-based organizations providing social services, federally recognized Tribes or Tribal nonprofit organizations, city governments or Boroughs, and K-12 schools. The program specifically excludes individuals, state or federal government agencies, for-profit organizations, private nonprofit organizations not meeting specific IRS designations, and activities that discriminate or involve religious indoctrination. The program prioritizes reaching communities that may lack easy access to crucial suicide prevention support. The program's priorities and focus areas are clear: empowering Alaskans to work together for community wellness, demonstrating measurable results and accountability, ensuring cultural sensitivity, and unifying communities. Emphasis is placed on projects that will have a tangible impact, particularly in underserved areas. This strategic focus ensures that funding is directed towards initiatives that are not only effective but also culturally appropriate and community-driven. Expected outcomes and measurable results include a reduction in suicide rates and an increase in mental wellness across Alaska. The grant program seeks to support projects that can demonstrate these results, emphasizing accountability in their implementation. The average grant award is approximately $5,000, with requests ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. This funding is intended to support project or operational costs, explicitly excluding capital projects, aligning with the foundation's strategic priority to directly impact and improve community health and resilience through targeted interventions.

The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office and Sustainability Commission are offering the Neighborhood Sustainability Grants (NSG) Program. This program aims to provide funding for innovative projects that improve community sustainability and promote healthy lifestyles through collaborative community partnerships. While specific foundation mission alignment, strategic priorities, or theory of change are not explicitly stated as coming from a "foundation," the program's goals directly align with the broader mission of urban sustainability and community well-being as typically pursued by municipal sustainability offices and commissions. The NSG Program targets a broad range of beneficiaries including individuals, groups of individuals, community groups, educational groups, nonprofit organizations, churches, and locally owned businesses. These applicants must be undertaking projects within the Flagstaff city limits. The impact goals are to enhance community sustainability, promote healthy lifestyles, meaningfully involve underserved communities, diverse groups, or vulnerable populations, build community partnerships, and facilitate volunteer engagement or management. The program prioritizes projects that align with at least one of its three core goals: involving underserved communities, building partnerships, or facilitating volunteer engagement. Additionally, projects must fall into one of the following categories: Building Energy, Climate Action, Food, Public Health, Resilience, Transportation, or Waste. These categories represent the key focuses for achieving Flagstaff's sustainability objectives. Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of creative community projects that address sustainability challenges. Measurable results would be evidenced by the number of projects funded, the reach of those projects within the community, the level of community engagement and partnerships fostered, and tangible improvements in the designated sustainability categories. The program anticipates awarding a total of $75,000 in 2024, with individual grants capped at $7,500, indicating a focus on supporting multiple, smaller-scale community-led initiatives rather than a few large projects.

This funding opportunity provides neighborhood associations in South Bend with financial support for innovative, resident-led projects that improve community engagement and enhance local quality of life.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in San Mateo County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them cover operating expenses and recover from revenue losses.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation's 2024-2026 Community Grant Program is designed to empower individuals to proactively manage their cancer risk through prevention and early detection. This initiative directly aligns with the Foundation's mission to stay ahead of cancer, providing crucial resources for community-level activities focused on cancer prevention—including education and vaccination—and screening. The program aims to support projects that will have a significant positive impact, particularly in underserved and disproportionately affected communities across the United States, including tribal areas and territories. The target beneficiaries of this program are communities that face structural inequities and are historically marginalized. The primary impact goal is to reduce cancer incidence and improve early detection rates within these populations. Awarded projects will be selected through a competitive cycle, with a strong emphasis on initiatives that actively work to dismantle systemic barriers to healthcare. This includes engaging individuals with lived experiences and ensuring that patient navigators, staff, and leadership reflect the priority population being served, thereby fostering culturally sensitive care. Key priorities for funding include projects that address an unmet need within an organization or community, make intentional efforts to reach historically underserved groups, and involve community members in all stages—planning, implementation, and evaluation. Furthermore, the Foundation prioritizes projects that contribute to systemic change and demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period. The theory of change underpinning this program is that by investing in community-led prevention and early detection efforts, particularly in vulnerable populations, the Foundation can create lasting improvements in health outcomes and reduce cancer-related disparities. The expected outcomes of the grants are a measurable increase in cancer prevention knowledge, vaccination rates, and early detection screenings in targeted communities. Successful projects will demonstrate a tangible positive impact, contributing to the Foundation's strategic priority of promoting health equity and preventing cancer before it starts or finding it at its most treatable stages. The Foundation will provide $100,000 grants over two years ($50,000 per year), with the expectation that these funds will enable comprehensive and impactful interventions that can extend their benefits well beyond the initial grant duration.

This grant provides funding to support projects that enhance public spaces and engage the community in transforming Downtown Clearwater into a vibrant and creative destination.

This program provides training, mentorship, and funding for underserved agricultural entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them develop and scale their businesses, ultimately benefiting their communities.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) with approximately $5 million in funding. This program aims to support school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania in their transition to cleaner fuel transportation. The grant's mission aligns with environmental protection efforts by promoting the adoption of alternative fuels such as electricity, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, hythane, biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, and other advanced biofuels, ultimately working towards reducing emissions and improving air quality. The AFIG program targets a broad range of beneficiaries across Pennsylvania, including public and private entities. Specific eligible organizations include counties, townships, municipalities, municipal authorities, public school districts (including charter schools), 501(c)3 organizations providing services to vulnerable populations (seniors, low-income individuals and families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, or medical services), businesses registered as Small Diverse Businesses with the Commonwealth, and county/local government-supported or contracted organizations providing similar services. The program intends to impact environmental health and economic development by fostering a cleaner transportation infrastructure and supporting diverse businesses. The program prioritizes businesses headquartered or with principal operations in Pennsylvania, zero-emission vehicle projects, medium-duty and light-duty fleet refueling infrastructure projects, renewable natural gas vehicle and infrastructure projects, and projects located in or predominantly serving environmental justice areas. Additionally, minority-, veteran-, or woman-owned businesses are also prioritized. These priorities reflect a strategic approach to maximize environmental benefits, support local economies, and promote equity in the transition to alternative fuels. Expected outcomes of the AFIG program include a significant increase in the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and associated refueling infrastructure across Pennsylvania. Measurable results will include the number of vehicles retrofitted or purchased to operate on alternative fuels, the installation of new fleet- or home-refueling equipment, and the advancement of research and development in alternative fuel technology. The program's strategic priorities and theory of change are centered on catalyzing a widespread shift towards cleaner transportation options, driven by financial incentives and targeted support for innovative projects and underserved communities, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and healthier Pennsylvania.

This funding opportunity is designed to help Veteran Service Organizations improve their ability to evaluate and enhance programs aimed at preventing veteran suicide.

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support innovative multidisciplinary and multi-level research designed to develop and/or test interventions to optimize care of persons with Type 2 diabetes from populations with health/health care disparities concordant with evidence-based guidelines. NIH-designated health disparity populations include racial and ethnic minorities (Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asians, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders), sexual and gender minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, and underserved rural populations. Proposed projects would be expected to develop and/or test patient-centered strategies, which in addition to optimal glycemic control, would aim at completing other recommended guidelines (e.g., annual eye/foot and urine albumin exam, optimal blood pressure control, intake of ACEIs or ARBs/statin/aspirin and influenza/pneumonia vaccines).

This program provides funding to various organizations in Indiana to improve the production and marketing of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through innovative projects that benefit the industry and the public.

This funding opportunity supports high-risk, multi-center observational studies aimed at improving understanding and treatment of diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney-related conditions, targeting a wide range of eligible public and private institutions.

This program provides funding to local organizations in Arkansas to help reduce poverty and support low-income individuals through services like employment, education, housing, nutrition, and health.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers all USDA domestic nutrition assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is the cornerstone of USDAs nutrition assistance programs and is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. SNAP provides nutrition assistance benefits via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to millions of low-income people. These benefits help supplement household food budgets so recipients can purchase more healthy food. FNS is directly responsible for the authorization and oversight of retailers who accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This is accomplished jointly by the Retailer Policy Division (RPD) within SNAP, and the Office of Retailer Operations and Compliance. Currently, approximately 260,000 retailers are authorized to accept SNAP. Thousands of direct marketing farmers and farmers markets (DMFs and FMs) apply for SNAP authorization each year. Since 2012, FNS has supported the participation of DMFs and FMs in their efforts to attract more SNAP customers. FNS has supported individual DMFs (and FMs on behalf of DMFs), which meet specific requirements, in procuring low- or no-cost wireless Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) point-of-sale (POS) devices through the SNAP EBT Equipment Program. FNS has also awarded grants to provide: a) an e-commerce platform that enables DMFs to accept SNAP benefits online (SNAP/Federal Nutrition Programs Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets), and b) a SNAP Mobile Transaction Processing Application and card reader that enable a DMF to accept SNAP by using their own smartphone as a POS device (Mobile Application Cooperative Agreement, SNAP Farmers and Markets).

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Chickasaw County to implement projects that enhance the community's quality of life across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and environment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance access, equity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities in workforce development programs across California.