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Funding by Topic: Food security and nutrition

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio Inactive
Grants for public and nonprofit organizations in Appalachian Ohio for projects related to education, support for community leaders, regional networking opportunities, and the provision of basic human needs.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2024
Sponsor: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program Inactive
Grants to promote and strengthen food and agricultural science education in K-12, secondary, and postsecondary settings.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
American Heart Association Rural Midwest Library Grant Inactive
Funding for rural libraries to leverage community assets to help address health challenges such as high blood pressure, nutrition insecurity, cardiovascular disease, and tobacco use.
Geographic coverage: The American Health Association Midwest Region
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2024
Sponsor: American Heart Association
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription Program Inactive
Funding to support projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables on the improvement of dietary health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, the reduction of individual and household food insecurity, and the reduction in healthcare use and associated costs. Projects that serve tribal, rural, remote, and insular communities are a funding priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
South Dakota Harvest of the Month Grant Inactive
Funding and support to actively engage children in South Dakota in learning about and exposing them to fruits and vegetables by utilizing Harvest of the Month educational lesson plans, recipes, and materials.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2024
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of Health
Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice Inactive
A community of practice for grantmakers, lenders, and investors who are committed to investing in indigenous communities with a specific focus on agriculture and food systems.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 12, 2024
Sponsors: First Nations Development Institute, Melvin Consulting PLLC, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders
Local Foods, Local Places Program in Appalachian Communities Inactive
Provides direct technical assistance to Appalachian communities to boost economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improve access to healthy local food, and promote wellness.
Geographic coverage: Counties within the Appalachian Regional Commission service area
Application Deadline: Feb 9, 2024
Sponsors: Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Capacity Building Program for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Inactive
Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture to assist in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach/extension activities related to food, agriculture, renewable resources, and similar disciplines.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program Inactive
Grants to develop and expand existing farm to school initiatives and other food and learning initiatives with the overall goal of increasing knowledge of agriculture and improving the nutritional health of children.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2023
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Community Partner Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects designed to strengthen food and agricultural supply chain resiliency, support farmers, and distribute fresh nutritious foods to underserved communities in Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Nov 22, 2023
Sponsor: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture