California Food and Nutrition Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Alameda County that are developing innovative solutions for prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction related to the opioid crisis, particularly for vulnerable populations.

The Innovation Fund by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in California offers grants over $1 million to stimulate innovative public service projects and programs in areas like equitable access to services, economic vitality, and environment, available to IRS tax-exempt organizations operating in Contra Costa County, with application deadline on 10/07/2024.

This program provides financial support to property owners and businesses in downtown Bishop to improve building aesthetics, restore historic features, and stimulate economic growth through private investments.

The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, a program of the nonprofit California Restaurant Foundation, aims to support independent restaurants in California. This initiative is a clear alignment with the foundation's mission to strengthen the restaurant community by providing crucial financial aid. The fund, powered by generous gifts from PG&E, SoCalGas, and SDG&E, is set to award 278 independent restaurants with grants of $5,000 in 2024. The primary beneficiaries of this program are independently owned, for-profit restaurants or commercial caterers in California. Specifically, eligible entities must be owned by a CA resident, operate 1-5 units, earn no more than $3 million in annual gross revenue (combined for all units), and be a commercial customer of either PG&E, SoCalGas, or SDG&E, while currently being open and active for business. Franchises, home businesses, food trucks, and meal prep companies are not eligible, ensuring the grants directly support small, independent operators. The impact goal is to bolster the resilience and sustainability of these businesses, particularly in areas of operational improvement, employee welfare, and recovery from unforeseen hardships. The fund prioritizes several key areas for grant utilization. These include investments in energy-efficient kitchen equipment, which also qualify for rebates, thereby maximizing the grant's value. Technology upgrades are another focus, supporting the adoption of essential systems like POS, website, accounting, HR, inventory management, and loyalty programs. Employee training, covering areas like program design, ServSafe certifications, and participation in industry training councils, is also a priority, recognizing the importance of a skilled workforce. Additionally, the grants can be used for retention bonuses to reward employees and for addressing unforeseen hardships such as robbery, vandalism, fire, flood, or natural disasters experienced within the last 12 months. The expected outcomes are a more resilient and modern independent restaurant sector in California. Measurable results will include the number of restaurants receiving grants, the types of investments made (e.g., number of energy-efficient equipment purchases, technology upgrades implemented, employees trained, or retention bonuses distributed), and the number of businesses recovering from hardships. While not explicitly detailed as a strategic priority or theory of change within the provided text, the foundation's approach appears to be a direct intervention model, providing financial resources to address immediate needs and foster long-term stability and growth for small businesses within the restaurant industry. This strategy directly contributes to economic stability and community welfare by supporting a vital sector.

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, offering $2,500 grants to organizations in Bronx County, NY, Fresno County, CA, and San Joaquin County, CA, that support youth leadership, citizenship, health, school activities, and community involvement.

This grant provides funding to Certified Farmers’ Markets and nonprofit organizations to promote the purchase of fresh California produce by low-income families participating in nutrition assistance programs.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses in California to help them enter or expand into international markets through subsidized events and reimbursement for export-related expenses.

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve environmental justice and community resilience in underserved areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii by addressing issues like air quality, water contamination, and public health disparities.

COVID-19 Relief Fund in California is offering ongoing operating grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies supporting vulnerable populations affected by the pandemic. Grant requests will be considered for basic needs assistance, program support, mental health impact programming, and proactive COVID-19 recovery efforts. Grants are expected to range from $5,000 to $30,000 and will be reviewed continuously.

This grant provides financial support for grassroots community development projects worldwide, prioritizing initiatives led by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and current volunteers with ties to Northern California.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in California to establish or expand school breakfast and summer meal programs, particularly in areas with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

This program provides financial support to California K–12 teachers for projects that integrate agricultural education into their classrooms, enhancing students' understanding of agriculture's role in society and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides general support for nonprofit arts and culture organizations in San Mateo County, allowing them to enhance their operational sustainability and community impact.

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.

This grant provides $10,000 to Los Angeles-based nonprofits led by individuals with lived experience of systemic issues, supporting their efforts to drive long-term change through collaborative action and community empowerment.

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.

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to implement projects that address food scarcity, mental health, and substance abuse prevention in Calaveras County.

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.