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Rural Health
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.

West Michigan Youth Programs Inactive
Grants to support projects for youth ages 0 – 18 living within a 4-county service area that includes Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties in western Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2024
Sponsor: Gerber Foundation
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
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program Inactive
Grants to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native-Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions to carry out education, applied research, and extension community development programs.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii and Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 5, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program Inactive
Grants to colleges and universities to provide quality education necessary to produce baccalaureate or higher degree level graduates capable of strengthening the nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Mar 5, 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
Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grant Program Inactive
Grants to support new and existing edible gardens at K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations. Applications from rural and tribal communities are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2024
Sponsor: Whole Kids Foundation
Idaho SelectHealth Awards Program Inactive
Recognizes organizations and individuals in Idaho working to promote health and wellness, assist individuals with special needs, create safe environments, and build strong communities.
Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Sponsor: SelectHealth
Utah SelectHealth Awards Program Inactive
Recognizes organizations and individuals in Utah working to promote health and wellness, assist individuals with special needs, support the underserved, and build strong communities.
Geographic coverage: Utah
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Sponsor: SelectHealth
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