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State Food and Nutrition Grants

Explore 293 grant opportunities

Produce Safety Mini-Grant
$800
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota produce farmers for improving their on-farm food safety practices through eligible expenses related to food safety systems.

Agriculture
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop producers and related organizations in Michigan through initiatives in marketing, research, education, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant
$30,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont-based early childhood education centers and K-12 schools to develop programs that integrate local agriculture into their educational environments, enhancing child nutrition and community engagement.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Resilient Maryland Program
$8,800,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland for projects that enhance energy resilience and sustainability through clean energy technologies, benefiting communities and vulnerable populations during emergencies.

Energy
County governments
Small and Accessible Sustainability Grant
$190,000
Washington D.C. Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and initiatives focused on sustainability, zero waste, and urban agriculture in the District, enabling them to implement small-scale projects that promote sustainable food systems and materials reuse.

Environment
Nonprofits
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration (Window 2)
$750,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to businesses in California's commercial and industrial refrigeration sectors to adopt environmentally friendly refrigerant technologies that significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program
$50,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments to help subsidize the cost of Community Supported Agriculture shares for SNAP recipients, increasing access to fresh, locally grown food in New York.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
$7,669
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families to improve their home's energy efficiency, helping them save on energy costs while ensuring their health and safety.

Energy
State governments
Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

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.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AmeriCorps Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of State Volunteer and National Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to engage AmeriCorps participants in addressing critical community challenges across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and environmental stewardship.

Education
City or township governments
Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants
$7,500
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding supports local governments in Michigan to purchase development rights from landowners, ensuring that valuable farmland is preserved for agricultural use.

Agriculture
County governments
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
$38,500,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial incentives for California businesses to replace outdated refrigeration systems using harmful high-GWP refrigerants with more environmentally friendly ultra-low-GWP alternatives.

Energy
Small businesses
2026 Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts agricultural operations to enhance climate resilience, improve sustainability, and boost food safety and energy efficiency through various eligible projects.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm to Institution Market Development Grants
$30,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to Vermont food producers and organizations to strengthen partnerships with institutions like schools and hospitals, increasing the use of locally sourced food in their meal programs.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
GJMBC Wraparound Supports Grant Program in Massachusetts
$100,000
Massachusetts Office of Workforce Development (OWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to job training programs in Greater Boston, helping participants in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare sectors access essential wraparound services to ensure their success.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
WSDA Equipment Plus Grant
$75,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-size farms, food businesses, and local entities in Washington to improve their infrastructure for processing, storage, and distribution of locally grown food products.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
$3,000,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas food and farm businesses to improve the infrastructure for processing and distributing locally produced food products, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in developing projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable food assistance organizations in Virginia to purchase and distribute locally grown agricultural products, helping to combat food insecurity in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits