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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.

Daniel Foundation of Alabama Grants Inactive
Grants for programs in Alabama with a focus on underserved communities, rural areas, and populations experiencing economic disadvantages. Priority areas include health; community needs; education and youth; and arts, culture, and community assets.
Geographic coverage: Alabama
Letter of Intent (Required): Jul 22, 2024
Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2024
Sponsor: Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Sierra Health Foundation Responsive Grants Inactive
Grants for communities and organizations in California that promote health and racial equity to address health disparities and the social determinants of health. The Foundation will prioritize projects that have been impacted by California's state budget funding gaps. At least 30% of the funding is set aside for rural communities.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Jul 9, 2024
Sponsor: Sierra Health Foundation
Telligen Community Initiative Grants Inactive
Grants for programs and nonprofit organizations that address social determinants that impact health and enhance equity, that are making healthcare education more accessible, and that are fostering healthcare innovation in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
Geographic coverage: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Jul 2, 2024
Sponsor: Telligen Community Initiative
New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program Inactive
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Michigan Building Healthy Communities Step Up for School Wellness Program Inactive
Supplies Michigan students, teachers, and administrators with resources and tools needed to create a healthy school environment that supports a culture of wellness.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Michigan Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools Through Project Healthy Schools Inactive
Technical assistance for schools in Michigan to establish a healthy school environment that encourages healthy eating and physical activity while supporting higher levels of academic achievement.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, University of Michigan
Michigan Building Healthy Communities: Reducing Health Disparities in Elementary Schools Inactive
Technical assistance for schools in Michigan to establish a healthy school environment that encourages healthy eating and physical activity while supporting higher levels of academic achievement. The program is focused on schools, teachers, students, and families in areas that are experiencing health disparities.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Grants Inactive
Funding for projects and technical assistance aimed at reducing food loss and reducing food waste; getting surplus wholesome food to individuals; and developing linkages between food producers, providers, and food recovery organizations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), U.S. Department of Agriculture
Native Voices Rising Grants Inactive
General operating support grants designed to strengthen native-led organizations that are improving the lives of their community members.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: Common Counsel Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy
Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis Inactive
Funding for special emphasis extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through projects that address youth, agriculture, economic development, or other issues important to stakeholders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture