Rural Hunger and Access to Healthy Food – Funding & Opportunities

USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I Inactive
Funding for research that focuses on the development of new technologies that address important problems affecting people, institutions, and communities in rural America, including health, agriculture, rural development, and the environment.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture

WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Grants Inactive
Grants to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative outreach strategies to increase WIC awareness, participation, redemption of benefits, and reduce disparities in program delivery. Projects should focus on marginalized populations with disparities in access to WIC and other maternal and child health resources.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 6, 2024
Sponsors: Food Research & Action Center, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Native American Agriculture Fund, UnidosUS

Native Agriculture and Food Systems College Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships to encourage Native American college students to enter careers in agriculture and agriculture-related fields with the ultimate goal of increasing food production, improving health and nutrition, and eliminating food insecurity in rural and reservation-based communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 25, 2024
Sponsor: First Nations Development Institute

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

Addressing Childhood Obesity and Health Inequities Inactive
Funding for projects that are working to promote systems level change to prevent childhood obesity, address structural racism, and advance health equity.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 27, 2024
Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2024
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Inactive
Grants for projects that assist in the development, coordination, and expansion of domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community‐supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer‐to‐consumer market opportunities. Priority will be given to projects that benefit communities located in low income/low food access (LI/LA) census tracts.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Local Food Promotion Program Inactive
Grants to intermediary organizations to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises to help increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Priority will be given to projects that benefit communities located in low income/low food access census tracts.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Inactive
Funding to support projects that will increase the purchase of fruit and vegetables among low-income consumers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by providing incentives at the point of purchase. Projects that serve underrepresented geographies and communities are encouraged.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Native American Agriculture Fund Grants Inactive
Grants to support native American farmers and ranchers, with special emphasis on traditional foods, food sovereignty programs, lending, youth programming, and climate resilience.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Sponsor: Native American Agriculture Fund

ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge Inactive
Grants to nonprofit organizations addressing health disparities among underserved populations through regional and local community-based programs focused on nutrition, healthcare access, oncology, and STEM education and career readiness.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Apr 5, 2024
Sponsor: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals