Discover grants that support food security, nutrition programs, hunger relief, and healthy eating initiatives. Funding is available for food banks, food pantries, food assistance programs, school meals, community gardens, and projects promoting equitable access to nutritious food.
Grants to New York new farmers to establish and maintain agricultural businesses. Funding is intended for farmers who have not managed a farm. There are two tracks to the program, one for a shorter timeframe and one for a longer period. Grant funds can be used for...
Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit institutions for studies to identify gaps in the equitable provision of school meals to those experiencing food insecurity. Applicants must complete required registrations and register in the grant po...
Grants to USA individuals and households in multiple states and territories for disaster relief efforts and recovery support. Funding is intended to assist residents who have been negatively affected by natural disasters. The goal of the grant program is to help i...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, educational organizations, and government agencies for projects to benefit the seafood industry. Funding is intended to plan, engineer, and design facilities related to aquaculture, commercial fi...
Loans of up to $10,000 to Maryland oyster harvesters to support operations. The funds may be used to cover business and personal expenses. The goal of the program is to mitigate the economic damage caused by weather, market conditions, and environmental problems. ...
Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...
Grants to Ohio individuals and charitable organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Past funds have been awarded for library projects, fire departments, food pantries, senior citizen groups, and more. Eligible applicants benefit r...
Contract for services to a New York qualifying individual, company, or organization to assist with food recycling management efforts. The successful applicant will offer technical help to entities that generate food scraps and food-related waste. The purpose of th...
Scholarships of up to $1,500 to USA tribally affiliated undergraduate and graduate students for study in the fields of food systems and agriculture. Funding is intended to encourage students from Native backgrounds to enter related fields and better assist their c...
Opportunity for Minnesota grocery and liquor stores to participate in a competition that supports local farmers. The contest is intended to recognize retailers that promote foods produced in the state, including fresh produce, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, p...
Opportunity for USA qualifying food business entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. This free program provides management skills, mentoring, and networking. Eligible graduates will receive capital grants of up to $20,000. The program is de...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, schools, and government agencies to purchase agricultural equipment. Funding is intended to increase sales of state agricultural products by investing in production capacity, ma...
Grants to Minnesota individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, tribal entities, and agricultural cooperatives to promote the sale of state-produced livestock products. Funding is intended to launch, expand, or modernize meat, p...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals for community support projects and financial aid. Funding is intended for community service projects and to provide assistance to needy families. Funds address a range of community needs such as food, housing,...
Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana individuals, families, organizations, and groups in eligible counties for programs and projects that address basic needs. Funding is intended for community services such as healthcare, food, clothing, a...
Grants to Georgia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and families in eligible locations for a wide range of community service projects. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, healthcare, food, disability assistance, and more. Applicants must ser...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...
Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to improve healthcare for seniors. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to analyze current healthcare programs and determine what chang...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Nevada charities, tribal entities, and individuals to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address at least one of the following themes: biodiversity, community, digital skills, culture & he...
Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...
Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and organizations to participate in a competition to develop a food system for space crews on Mars. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of the competition is to encourage the de...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...
Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...
Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that improve the quality of life and increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations or individuals with disabilities. Funding is specifically intended to support programs...
Grants to Ohio individuals, schools, groups, and charitable organizations to address basic needs and benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for charitable, public, humanitarian, scientific, and educational purposes. Gra...
Grants to California restaurants to strengthen business operations. Funding is intended for kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training, and addressing unexpected hardships. The purpose of funding is to help independent restaurants and caterers build...
Rebates to Colorado individuals and households in eligible locations to assist with food purchases. Funding is intended to help income-eligible residents, people with disabilities, older adults, and families with children by compensating them for the city sales ta...
Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable purposes in the areas of shelter, food, clothing, health, or other critical needs. ...
Grants to Alabama individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of shelter, food, health, clothing, and education. Eligible applicants must be lo...
Grants to Florida property owners and tenants of food preparation-related businesses in eligible locations for improvements to commercial kitchen facilities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to attract trendy r...
Grants to Florida restaurants and food-service businesses in eligible locations for emergency rental assistance. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support restaurants experiencing economic hardship. The program is avai...
Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support residents in crisis, first responders, youth, seniors, and agricultural w...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...
Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with Israeli companies for collaborative research to develop innovative food technologies. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal. Priority focus areas for funding include supporting healthy consumption, improv...
Fellowships to Missouri content creators to promote community improvements. Funding is intended to support individuals who seek to explore community issues and share what they learn with a wider audience. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend, exper...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individuals, collaborators, and collectives to explore their passion for artistic culinary expression. The residency takes place in two installments: a ten-day program in the winter and a culminating public program dur...
Awards of $1,000 to Alaska individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. Awards are intended to honor exceptional young people who serve as positive role models and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities, families...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Projects may also address ocean health...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Georgia nonprofit and community-based organizations, civic groups, hospitals, and shelters for programming and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals and families for financial assistance in eligible counties. Funding is intended to benef...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives and programs that address community needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include at-risk youth, health and human services, literacy, homelessness, hunger, life-threatening illness, issues related to the eld...
Grants to Central Oklahoma organizations in eligible communities to address local community needs and for individuals in need of financial assistance. Funding is intended to support healthcare, education, disaster relief, personal needs, and community purpose. Eli...
Grants of $500 and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to create youth nutrition and health committees on middle and high school campuses. Funding is intended to promote healthy choices, mentor younger students, and foster a hea...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding research papers related to food and foodways. Eligible entries incorporate current folkloric viewpoints in their studies. Winning students, who will present their papers a...
Grants to Ohio qualifying organizations and individuals to meet emergency or special needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended programs and projects in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to environment, youth and education, disas...
Grants to Ohio young farmers and entrepreneurs to address challenges to the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to encourage young agricultural professionals to find creative and transformative ways to respond to challenges facing the agricultural sector. T...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...
Grants to Hawaii households with school-aged children to help with food expenses. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to needy families to purchase food during the summer months. Grants will be awarded in the form of a card to use at stores to purc...