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State Food and Nutrition Grants

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Specialty Crop Block Grant
$608,682
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support producer groups, industry stakeholders, and community organizations in South Carolina that work to improve the competitiveness and accessibility of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Agriculture
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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals working to improve the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, research, sustainability, and food safety.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Michigan Craft Beverage Council Research Grant
$40,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports applied research projects that benefit Michigan's craft beverage industry, including beer, wine, spirits, and hard cider, by addressing industry challenges and fostering collaboration among producers and growers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York-based nonprofits, municipalities, school districts, and BOCES for projects that improve school meal facilities, promote local agriculture, and address food insecurity across multiple districts.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin meat processors for expanding operations and improving infrastructure to enhance the state's meat supply chain.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
UDAF Food Security Grant
$200,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Utah-based food processors to improve their processing and storage capabilities, thereby enhancing local food availability and resilience.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Lunch at the Library Summer
Contact for amount
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to California public libraries to offer free meals and educational activities for children and youth during the summer, helping to combat food insecurity and promote learning.

Food and Nutrition
Special district governments
National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Education (Nutrition Program Services)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Minnesota school food authorities to purchase essential kitchen and cafeteria equipment that improves meal quality, safety, and program expansion for school meal initiatives.

Food and Nutrition
Exclusive - see details
Grow Ohio Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (via USDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports schools and child nutrition programs in Ohio to implement farm-to-school initiatives that promote local food procurement and agricultural education for children.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and early learning centers in Pennsylvania to promote the use of local foods in meals and educational activities, fostering a connection between children and agriculture.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling Food Safety Grant
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based produce farms and meat processing operations to improve their infrastructure and equipment for better food safety compliance.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Creating Healthy Communities Continuation Solicitation
$3,150,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to existing community health projects in Ohio to implement strategies that improve access to healthy food and promote active living, particularly in areas facing significant health disparities.

Health
Exclusive - see details
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP)
$750,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Certified Farmers’ Markets and nonprofit organizations in California to promote the purchase of healthy, locally-grown fruits and vegetables by low-income shoppers using nutrition benefits.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant
$400,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support for organizations to improve and revitalize downtown areas in Oregon, focusing on building rehabilitation and community development in designated Main Street districts.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements in food processing and distribution, enhancing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program
$200,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to improve the infrastructure and sustainability of farmers' markets in New York State.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grant Program
$1,500,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for purchasing and distributing culturally appropriate food to support food security and sovereignty for Tribal elders in Wisconsin.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits