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

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Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
Spark Good Local Grants
$5,000
Walmart
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-focused projects that address specific needs in the areas surrounding Walmart stores and facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to support professionals with quantitative science backgrounds in transitioning to independent research careers focused on health and disease.

Education
State governments
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
Urgent Needs Grant
$50,000
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to residents of Charlevoix County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Studies Addressing Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases including ALS
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting innovative research to develop medical products for preventing, diagnosing, and treating ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Wayne County Emergency Response Fund
$15,000
Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This grant provides urgent financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Ohio, that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare during emergencies.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Health Equity Innovation Award: Enhance Equity Funding Opportunity (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million for various organizations to develop innovative projects that improve diversity and inclusivity in clinical trials, enhance data on underrepresented groups, and capture diverse patient perspectives to promote health equity.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
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
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$150,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

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.

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
Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $250,000 to various organizations to develop educational programs that raise awareness about the health risks of skin lightening products and promote safer alternatives in communities.

Agriculture
State governments
Pilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative pilot research projects that explore the biological, behavioral, and social factors influencing HIV-related health issues and complications, specifically targeting institutions and researchers focused on these areas.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for early-career scientists to conduct independent clinical trials while receiving mentorship and support to develop their research skills and achieve independence in their careers.

Education
State governments
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2027

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to professionals with quantitative science backgrounds to develop their research skills in biomedical fields, enabling them to tackle significant health challenges through innovative approaches.

Education
State governments
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2028

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers in pursuing innovative projects that represent a significant shift from their previous work, without the need for preliminary data.

Education
State governments
Clinical Trials Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (R01) Clinical Trials Required
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Agriculture
State governments
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

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.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education