Discover grants that support food security, nutrition programs, hunger relief, and healthy eating initiatives. Funding is available for food banks, food pantries, and food assistance programs. Additional grants fund school meals, community gardens, and projects promoting equitable access to nutritious food.
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Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with low food security. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that increase acces...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...
Grants to USA, Guam, and Virgin Islands state governments for electronic income verification for people applying for nutrition support. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to institute more eff...
Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of disadvantaged residents in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to assist families and individuals lacking access to human s...
Scholarships and bursaries to British Columbia First Nations students to pursue post-secondary education. Funding is available for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees, certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and trade programs, and diploma, undergraduat...
Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...
Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for food security programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Labrador nonprofits, groups, school councils, agencies, and individuals for programs that foster community involvement and activities that promote wellness. Funding is intended for the following areas: mental health promotion, child and y...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support athletic, cultural, and volunteer assistance groups that offer services or promote activities that enhance the...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and industrial corporations for research projects related to nutrition and food. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving an American research partner. Eligible topics include food and nutr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...
Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, municipalities, schools, and athletic associations, for programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community services, health and wellness, social we...
Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of foc...
Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to serve financially vulnerable individuals. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: workforce development, fighting hunger, education, and supporting veterans by a...
Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for water and desert food system research. Funding is intended for research projects on the ecological and biological systems related to algae, seafood, and fish. Proposals must be made jo...
Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that support and build sustainable communities. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, food security, mental health, child welfare, education, Indigenous support, and homelessness...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...
Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to improve healthcare for seniors. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to analyze current healthcare programs and determine what chang...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta registered charities to support community needs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding priorities include addressing basic needs, workforce, economy, connection, a...
Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...
Grants to Manitoba registered charities and qualified donees to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of the environment, education, sports and recreation, heritage, health, arts and culture, family well-being...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding s...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Canada registered charities to support the physical and mental health of residents across Canada. Funding is intended for a broad range of areas including women's health, at-risk youth, substance abuse, autism, nutrition, geriatrics, and ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba organizations for environmental projects and activities. Funding is intended for programs that have a positive environmental impact on communities in the areas of climate change, natural environment, and community and business s...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to deliver...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that meet the social and economic needs of local residents. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit ch...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...
Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting...
Grant of up to $30,000 to a New Brunswick registered Canadian charity, amateur athletic associations, school, agency, or municipality for a bold initiative to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address critical needs and provid...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia charitable organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of at-risk families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects and ac...
Grants of up to $500, $2,500, and $5,000 to British Columbia individuals and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to protect the environment and improve food security. Activities should le...
Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs that address the safety, health, and social needs of the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support either ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to ident...
Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects, activities, minor capital projects and purchases, small events, and services that ...
Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community services that benefit residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support facility operations and staffing costs. Grants may be ...
Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen low and moderate-income communities where the funding source has a presence. Funding is also available for major capital requests that address hi...