Food and Nutrition for Nonprofits Grants

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, nonprofits, and local governments to improve food supply chain infrastructure, focusing on processing and distribution to support small and mid-sized farms.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that are responding to urgent political changes and working towards systemic justice through community organizing and collective power building.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native communities for projects that enhance access to traditional foods, strengthen local food systems, and promote food security through culturally relevant practices.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and organizations working to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities, while also creating jobs and revitalizing local economies.

This grant provides financial support to small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in Southern Arizona focused on improving food security, community health, and social justice, with funding available for various projects and collaborations.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers all USDA domestic nutrition assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is the cornerstone of USDAs nutrition assistance programs and is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. SNAP provides nutrition assistance benefits via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to millions of low-income people. These benefits help supplement household food budgets so recipients can purchase more healthy food. FNS is directly responsible for the authorization and oversight of retailers who accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This is accomplished jointly by the Retailer Policy Division (RPD) within SNAP, and the Office of Retailer Operations and Compliance. Currently, approximately 260,000 retailers are authorized to accept SNAP. Thousands of direct marketing farmers and farmers markets (DMFs and FMs) apply for SNAP authorization each year. Since 2012, FNS has supported the participation of DMFs and FMs in their efforts to attract more SNAP customers. FNS has supported individual DMFs (and FMs on behalf of DMFs), which meet specific requirements, in procuring low- or no-cost wireless Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) point-of-sale (POS) devices through the SNAP EBT Equipment Program. FNS has also awarded grants to provide: a) an e-commerce platform that enables DMFs to accept SNAP benefits online (SNAP/Federal Nutrition Programs Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets), and b) a SNAP Mobile Transaction Processing Application and card reader that enable a DMF to accept SNAP by using their own smartphone as a POS device (Mobile Application Cooperative Agreement, SNAP Farmers and Markets).

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and promote nutrition security. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a Federal nutrition assistance program that serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding individuals, infants, and children up to five years old who are income eligible and at nutritional risk. WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health and social services to participants in all 50 geographic states, the District of Columbia, 33 Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), and five U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (The Act) (P.L. 117-2) provided the USDA with an appropriation to carry out the WIC Program as authorized by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (CNA) (42 U.S.C. 1786). ARPA provided the USDA with $390 million to carry out outreach, innovation, and program modernization efforts to increase participation and redemption of benefits in WIC and the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). This is an announcement of the availability of funds for a one-time initiative, competitive cooperative agreement for up to four years. Funds are available to an entity (i.e., a civic technology nonprofit or other nonprofit type with similar staffing and experience/expertise; a research institute that is public, private, or nonprofit; or an accredited college or university) that meets the technical requirements outlined in this RFA. USDA anticipates awarding up to $15,000,000 to one selected applicant. The Period of Performance will be at a minimum two Fiscal Years will not exceed a maximum of four Fiscal Years.

The Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund provides support to nonprofits serving the Brillion community and its residents. Donor Name: Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund State: Wisconsin City: Brillion Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Brillion Advisory Board and the Community Foundation determine the best ways to use the grant money to meet ongoing community needs. The grants are intended to preserve, strengthen and improve quality of life in the Brillion area. Grants can be funded Creative new activities or services New programs, one-time projects, events, exhibits, studies or surveys. Enhancement or strengthening of existing activities Projects to enhance, expand or strengthen the range, quantity and/or quality of an organization’s programs and services. Small capital investments Items that are directly related to program delivery or service to clients, such as a refrigerator for a food pantry or equipment to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Funding Information Up to $3,000. For more information, visit Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.

The Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program creates funding opportunities for community events, programs and projects that benefit surrounding harbor communities and promote the goals of the Los Angeles Harbor Department. Donor Name: City of Los Angeles Harbor Department State: California Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Port’s goal is to partner with nonprofit organizations that have similar interests and goals, creating mutually supportive relationships. Funding Information For Fiscal Year 2024-25, it is anticipated that $1,500,000 in total grant funding will be awarded, inclusive of Large Grants in their second year. Awarded grant amounts of up to $100,000 will be for one year only and funds must be spent within the fiscal year granted (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025). Awarded grant amounts of $100,000 or more are considered to be “Large Grants” and awardees will receive granted funds for each of two, one-year periods (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). Eligibility Criteria  Requesting organization must be a non-profit organization tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and provide documentation at the time of application. For more information, visit City of Los Angeles Harbor Department.

The Glendale Storefront Art Program in California is seeking artists to participate in creating professional-quality art installations in vacant storefronts. The program aims to support public art, beautify the city, and celebrate the surrounding community through these installations. The goal is to expand the program throughout the city in partnership with property owners, realtors, and developers.