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 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...
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 $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and religious entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations working in the focus areas of education, faith-b...
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 of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of disadvantaged residents in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to assist families and individuals lacking access to human s...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic i...
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 and in-kind support to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities that fall within one of the following areas of ...
Grants to Alabama and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service areas. Programs and projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: basic needs, arts and education, and mental health ...
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 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address issues related to education, environment, health, veterans, and basic needs. Grant funds mu...
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 USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...
Grant to a USA or International NGO, IHE, or for-profit organization to address forced labor in the seafood supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities are investigative operations, verifying labor violations, monitori...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
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...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives primarily in the focus areas of nutrition and hunger, youth development, social services and basic needs, and veterans ...
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...
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 Alabama and Michigan nonprofit organizations and foundations, religious organizations, and government agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include arts and culture, basic needs, economic opportun...
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 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...
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 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 of up to $5,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services to enhance communities across the country. Funding is intended to support a range of activities in the following areas of focus: human services and basic needs, youth, ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding s...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...
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 Alabama nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects that fulfill societal needs, promote leadership development, and celebrate history and culture. The grant program is concentrat...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...
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 Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...
Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...
In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...
Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research centers that study obesity and/or nutrition. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance...
Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations working to provide shelter, support education, provide food security, and aid victims of disast...
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 ...