Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, to help outsourcing facilities produce critical medications that are in short supply and vulnerable to fraud.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to conduct innovative studies that improve understanding and treatment of rare diseases, addressing significant gaps in knowledge and promoting effective medical product development.

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials for products designed to treat rare diseases, aiming to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with unmet medical needs.

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Forsyth County, North Carolina, aimed at addressing community challenges and creating positive impacts for local youth.

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, enabling faculty-led research teams that primarily involve undergraduate students to enhance their research capabilities and experiences.

This funding opportunity supports universities, colleges, and technical schools in developing and implementing innovative structures to effectively remove phosphorus from runoff, thereby improving water quality.

This program provides funding to Wisconsin farmers and their partners to conduct research on improving nitrogen use in agriculture through collaborative field studies.

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.

This grant provides funding for a Data Coordinating Center to lead a consortium that will study the development of type 1 diabetes following episodes of acute pancreatitis, focusing on understanding its causes and identifying risk factors in a diverse population.

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Research and Education (R&E) Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity offering $100,000 to $500,000 for up to 3 years to researchers, educators, and organizations exploring sustainable agriculture, with the aim of improving economic viability, environmental quality, and quality of life in the North Central Region's agricultural sector.

The "Single Source for Chronic Pancreatitis Clinical Research Consortium (CPCRC) Data Coordinating Center (CPCRC-DCC)" grant aims to fund a Coordination and Data Management Center to continue and complete ongoing research on chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, focusing on understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and potential treatments, while promoting collaboration and data sharing among consortium members.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking applications for its International Medical Graduate Career Guidance and Support Program. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: International medical graduates (IMGs) have the potential to contribute significantly to Minnesota’s efforts to strengthen the health care workforce and expand access to care, support healthy communities, and provide culturally responsive care to underserved populations. Yet IMGs face many barriers to becoming licensed and practicing medicine in Minnesota. To address these barriers, the IMG Career Guidance and Support program, authorized by Minnesota, awards grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and postsecondary educational institutions to provide career guidance and support services to immigrant IMGs seeking to enter the Minnesota health workforce. Funding Information An estimated $400,000-500,000 will be available to grant this cycle. Funds will be distributed in approximately one or two awards, with an estimated maximum award amount of $400,000 and a minimum of $100,000. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and postsecondary educational institutions that fulfill all of the following criteria:  Are located in Minnesota.  Are in good financial standing.  Demonstrate strong experience and success in:  Working with immigrants and refugees  Working with IMGs Providing health care (physician and non-physician) career guidance and support Grant funds are not transferrable to any other entity. Applicants that are aware of any upcoming mergers, acquisitions, or any other changes in their organization or legal standing, must disclose this information to MDH in their application, or as soon as they are aware of it. For more information, visit MDH.

This funding opportunity is designed to support academic research institutions in developing innovative solutions to combat animal diseases, enhance agricultural resilience, and address unmet veterinary medical needs.

The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) is pleased to invite proposals from academic faculty for funding to identify, evaluate, and/or develop safer alternatives to PFAS. Donor Name: Toxics Use Reduction Institute State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Research Focus Area  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic chemicals used for a variety of manufacturing and product applications. Proposals should be submitted to identify, evaluate, and/or develop safer alternatives to the use of PFAS in manufacturing and product applications. Some examples include: Water and stain resistant coated fabrics, textiles, apparel, and footwear,  Surfactant applications including fume suppressants,  Refrigerants and coolants,  Fire suppressants, Fluoropolymers  Manufacturing processing aids,  Coated food packaging, and Other non-stick coated materials and products (e.g. dental floss, cookware, etc.) Funding Information The maximum funding amount for each research project is $35,000 per academic year Criteria Research funding is available for faculty and their graduate students from any academic institution located in Massachusetts.  For more information, visit TURI.

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood offers grants to fund innovative projects in the United States that aim to improve the welfare, education, and play of children from infancy through 7 years, and provide parenting education, with a focus on creating nurturing environments and improving child rearing practices.