Discover grants that support food security, nutrition programs, hunger relief, and healthy eating initiatives. Funding is available for food banks, food pantries, and food assistance programs. Additional grants fund school meals, community gardens, and projects promoting equitable access to nutritious food.
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Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...
Grants to USA state governments to address instances of waste and fraud. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow applicants to have the chance to create and execute modernized informa...
Cooperative agreement to a USA, Guam, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to develop and implement a direct marketing plan for farmers and nutrition assistance families. Applicants are advised that required registrations...
Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide technical assistance for school food programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the quality of school meals being offered a...
Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that assist those in need. High priority is given to organizations that provide services to children. Eligible appl...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to provide food for individuals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to teach food preparation skills, provide nutritious sustenance, and offer resources to the community. Applicants must be located and primaril...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and state agencies to develop a nutrition education program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide culturally appro...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization or research team to conduct a review of the outcomes of 41 participating grant programs. Funding is intended to identify the contributions that the grantees have made to global food systems policy and knowledge...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to conduct an evidence review on global food systems and nutrition. Funding is intended to update the previous review, published eight years ago, to better inform current research and global policies related to...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community development, the arts, education, health, environment, mental 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 to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...
Grants to USA private organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, research organizations, and individuals for research projects related to livestock production. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several wee...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...
Financial assistance of up to $25,000 to New York farmers to mitigate the impact of federal tariffs. Funding is intended to support a range of farms, including livestock and livestock products, aquaculture farms, speciality crops, and cow dairy farms. The goal of ...
Grants to USA dairy businesses in multiple states for capital improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days. Funding is intended for initiatives to modernize or install advanced machinery for dairy handling and packaging, a...
Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with low food security. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that increase acces...
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, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...
Grants to Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Focus areas include youth, education, community enhancement, and basic needs, including ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants to USA, Guam, and Virgin Islands state governments for electronic income verification for people applying for nutrition support. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to institute more eff...
Grants to New York food banks and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Nonprofit applicants are advised that they must be prequalified prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including the renovation or construction of...
Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address critical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of mental health, food security, and housing. Grants can support capit...
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 and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...
Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for year-round residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programming offered by nonprofits, including arts organizations, education groups and sch...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs benefiting residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address the social determinants of health, youth success, and economic stability. Applicants mu...
Grants to New York City women and women-led organizations for projects that benefit women and girls throughout the city. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that foster change in local communities and empower women and girls. Eligible projects are those t...
Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and industrial corporations for research projects related to nutrition and food. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving an American research partner. Eligible topics include food and nutr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...
Fellowships of $10,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and activities that address the educational, medical, and critical needs of children. Priority is given to organizations that assist victims of trafficking, the homeless, and the foster and orph...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to serve financially vulnerable individuals. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: workforce development, fighting hunger, education, and supporting veterans by a...
Opportunity for USA nonprofit, private, and public academic institutions to compete for prizes to develop nutrition education curriculum for nursing and medical education programs. In addition to the cash awards of up to $75,000, awardees will have their work diss...
Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...
Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for water and desert food system research. Funding is intended for research projects on the ecological and biological systems related to algae, seafood, and fish. Proposals must be made jo...
Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...
Grants to New York meat processing entities for business expansion activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the capacity of state processing facilities. Eligible uses of funds include equipment and machinery purchases and installation, facility improvement...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that all residents have adequate nutritional security to support their health, growth, and well-being. Eligible ap...
Fellowships to USA journalists for projects addressing healthcare topics. Participants will receive an award, project funding, in-kind support, and opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Preference will be given to projects with a focus on h...
Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to strengthen African American communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that reduce inequities in the Afri...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and educat...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and caregivers in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and minor capital improvements, with priority given to projects ...