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Federal Food and Nutrition Grants

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NIDDK Centers for Diabetes Translation Research (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
$400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of research centers that focus on translating diabetes prevention and treatment innovations into real-world practices, particularly for underserved populations facing health disparities.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
FY 2025 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Food and Nutrition Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to improve the efficiency and user experience of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through modern technology and streamlined processes.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T35)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2025

Date Added

Jan 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides support for U.S. institutions to create short-term research training programs for health professional and graduate students interested in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research careers.

Environment
State governments
NIDDK Central Repository Non-renewable Sample Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 29, 2022

This grant provides access to valuable biological samples and data for researchers studying common and serious health conditions, such as diabetes and kidney diseases, to support innovative research and development of new treatments.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Local Food for Schools and Child Care Cooperative Agreement Program (LFSCC)
$660,100,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

This program provides funding to state governments to purchase local, minimally processed foods for schools and child care facilities, prioritizing support for underserved farmers and communities.

Agriculture
State governments
Stimulating Hematology Investigation: New Endeavors (SHINE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2024

Date Added

Dec 22, 2021

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects focused on understanding and advancing treatments for nonmalignant blood disorders, encouraging collaboration and involvement from new researchers in the field.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
$100,000
HHS-NIH11 (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2024

Date Added

May 5, 2020

The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition in order to help awardees to launch competitive, independent research careers.

Education
State governments
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 17, 2025

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports new entrepreneurs in small businesses by providing resources for their career development and research efforts, helping them grow their skills in technology and healthcare innovation.

Education
State governments
Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in creating centers focused on advancing research in nutrition and obesity through collaborative efforts and innovative projects.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
USAID Feed the Future Demand And Supply for Safe, Healthy Diets (FTF DASHED)
$25,000,000
USAID (Agency for International Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2024

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks Concept Notes (CNs) for a performance-based Leader Award Cooperative Agreement from qualified organizations to implement the USAID Feed the Future Demand And Supply for Safe, Healthy Diets (FTF DASHED) program.

Food and Nutrition
Unrestricted
Farm to School Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Food and Nutrition Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides funding to partnerships of local agencies, schools, and agricultural producers to increase the use of local foods in school meal programs and promote agricultural education.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports early stage researchers in pursuing innovative and high-risk scientific projects that significantly diverge from their previous work, without the need for preliminary data.

Education
State governments
Cooperative Agreement to Support the World Trade Organization;apos;s (WTO) Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
$750,000
HHS-FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to contribute to the knowledge base of and development of food safety systems globally due to the increasingly diverse and complex food supply. This cooperative agreement will: 1) enhance and broaden FDAs ability to address global food safety and public health issues associated with food, 2) provide opportunities to leverage additional resources among WTO member countries, and3) support the FDAs Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its International Food Safety Capacity Building Plan, which emphasizes the concept of preventing food safety- related problems before they occur and the importance of establishing strong relationships and mutual support among all stakeholders, including multilateral organizations, to improve worldwide food safety. 4) Support global research and capacity building to improve best practices to build effective food safety systems in low- and middle-income countries

Agriculture
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Pilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2025

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative pilot research projects that explore the biological, behavioral, and social factors influencing HIV-related health issues, particularly those affecting kidney and digestive diseases.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
NIDDK Catalyst Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative researchers in the U.S. who are tackling significant challenges in diabetes, metabolic diseases, digestive disorders, and nutrition, with the goal of advancing groundbreaking scientific understanding and treatment.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 21, 2025

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that engage K-12 students and teachers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, particularly targeting individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Education
State governments
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers in biomedical and behavioral fields, providing mentorship and resources to help them develop into independent scientists.

Education
State governments
Time-Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2025

Date Added

Aug 11, 2021

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to quickly evaluate new policies or programs aimed at influencing behaviors related to obesity, such as diet and physical activity, to help prevent or reduce obesity rates.

Education
State governments
United States Department Of Agriculture Mcgovern-Dole International Food For Education And Child Nutrition Program
$29,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement school feeding programs and improve nutrition and education for children, particularly girls, in developing countries.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
NIDDK High Risk Multi-Center Clinical Study Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2025

Date Added

Jan 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports high-risk, multi-center observational studies aimed at advancing research on diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney disorders, and other related health conditions, encouraging diverse institutions to collaborate and innovate.

Food and Nutrition
State governments