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State Food and Nutrition Grants

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Be Outside, Idaho Grant
$2,500
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for teachers, librarians, daycare facilities, and organizations in Idaho to create outdoor and environmental education projects that connect children with nature.

Recreation
County governments
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
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
Lunch at the Library Summer 2025
$3,000,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to public libraries across California to create summer meal sites and educational programs that promote access to nutritious food and learning for families.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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 that support projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Jersey, benefiting the broader agricultural community rather than individual businesses.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG): Retailer Equipment and Infrastructure Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides financial support to small food retailers in Minnesota to improve access to healthy and culturally appropriate foods in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Food Assistance Resiliency Grants
$250,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Washington State working to alleviate food insecurity and improve access to nutritious food for residents.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Massachusetts-based organizations and entities to improve local food systems, enhance food access, and address food insecurity through capital projects.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Institutional Support Grant Program
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established arts nonprofits and cultural organizations for general operating expenses, promoting high-quality programming and administrative stability in the arts sector.

Arts
City or township governments
Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to Vermont schools, childcare providers, and community organizations to develop and expand programs that connect children with local agriculture, improve nutrition, and support underserved communities.

Education
City or township governments
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
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$15,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to school food authorities in California to start or expand programs that deliver nutritious meals to students, particularly in areas with high rates of free or reduced-price meal eligibility.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
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