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Grants for Small businesses - Food and Nutrition

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Edible Food Recovery Grant
$25,000
Monterey County ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports food recovery organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and businesses in Monterey County to divert edible food from landfills and distribute it to those in need, in line with California's sustainability goals.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
$300,000
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides funding for agricultural research, education, and technical assistance projects aimed at improving farming practices in the Northern New York region, specifically targeting operating farms and agricultural research facilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting innovative basic science studies involving human participants to explore fundamental biological and behavioral processes without focusing on product development or clinical outcomes.

Education
State governments
Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative projects that enhance Virginia's coastal fishery resources, specifically targeting individuals in the fishing industry who seek to improve conservation and efficiency through practical initiatives.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Cultivate Small Business
$13,000
Santander US
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides free training, mentorship, and potential funding to early-stage food-related businesses owned by minority entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow and thrive.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Capital and Catalyst Grant
$40,000
Enthuse Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding initiative provides $40,000 to established women-owned food and beverage businesses in the U.S. that demonstrate strong sales and investment readiness, along with mentorship from industry leaders.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant
$190,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, new, and historically-excluded organizations in the District of Columbia to implement community projects that promote waste reduction and urban agriculture, enhancing sustainability and food equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey that support the specialty crop industry, focusing on projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and accessibility for small farms and underserved communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Toast Changemakers Program
$10,000
Toast
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to independent restaurants in the U.S., D.C., and Puerto Rico that are actively working to combat food insecurity in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
RFSI Equipment-Only Grants
$100,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alachua County Small Farmer Grant
$5,000
Alachua County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small-scale farmers and ranchers in Alachua County to purchase equipment and make capital improvements that will increase their productivity and income.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$50,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Commercial Buildout Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Decatur-based businesses and commercial property owners for improving the interiors of retail and dining spaces in Downtown Decatur.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Tourism Business Development Grants
$25,000
Delaware County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tourism-related businesses and non-profit organizations in Delaware County to promote economic growth and enhance tourism infrastructure.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Collaborative Research Using Biosamples and/or Data from Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Studies (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that utilize existing biosamples and data from clinical studies on type 1 diabetes to enhance understanding of the disease and promote diverse research perspectives.

Food and Nutrition
State governments