115 Illinois Nutrition and Food Grants

Grants to USA restaurants in historic locations for financial assistance to offset the adverse effects of disasters, economic challenges, and other hardships. State and local preservation partners partnering with historic restaurants in their communities are also eligi...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and agencies for programs to curb the spread of factory farms. Funding will support state, regional, and local efforts that address the harms of industrial animal agriculture. The funder seeks compelli...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and education, ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, food pro...

Grants to USA and territories researchers and scientists associated with institutions for research related to cancer survival outcomes. The purpose of funding is to support research investigating the effect of mind-body-spirit wellness, enhance the practice of healthy ...

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 more ...

Scholarships to USA individuals in the hospitality industry to attend a two-day networking event. This event will give participants the opportunity to sharpen their skills, learn about new trends and products locally and abroad, watch demonstrations, and hear from lead...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions and organizations to facilitate participation in a wildlife nutrition conference in the US. Funding is intended to offset the costs of travel and registration. The purpose of the conference is to increase knowledge ...

Opportunity to enter a contest for USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities in multiple states and provinces to support community gardening projects. Winners will receive $7,500 to use for the development of an organic garden. Applicants in all U...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must pres...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registration...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and agricultural producers for collaborative projects to develop the local food economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

Grants to USA and Canada 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 source's products. Fel...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the health of local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support outreach and education projects as well as other initiatives in the areas of human development, health, nutrit...

In-kind grants of up to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, veterans' organizations, and schools to reduce costs associated with building a greenhouse. Funding is intended to increase fresh produce in underserved communities that lack food security. Applicants will ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and p...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations and governments, schools, school districts, and government entities to participate in a competition for projects that foster youth health equity. Focus areas include school food and nutrition education, ...

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects that s...

In-kind support of computer software and training to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to streamline their digital systems. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for organizations that focus...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research related to zoos and wildlife nutrition. Funding is available for studies in the focus areas of nutritional intake and requirements, nutritional content of food, nutritional as...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include housing, food, education, and the arts. Funding may be requested to support general operations, projects, and direct services. Proposals...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for capacity-building projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbein...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...

Contracts for services to USA qualifying manufacturers of baby formula to establish a rebate system related to the distribution of formula products to low-income women and children. Eligible bidders must produce infant formula that is in compliance with Federal regulat...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority areas include food security, accessible healthcare, affordable housing,...

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding may be requested for programs in social welfare, education, and arts and culture. Within the focus areas, the Foundation supports multi-year program grants, operational grants,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit children worldwide. Funding is intended to support children's health and wellness in an effort to improve their chances at a brighter future. Previous grants have funded heart su...

Grants to USA and territories producers of eligible crops and commodities to offset rising costs. Funding is intended to assist agricultural farmers with rising expenses and declining profits for producing essential agricultural products. Eligible commodities include b...

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities. Eli...

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 primarily for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutio...

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 food ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve food security in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for local organizations working to end hunger. Eligible applicants operate in Nor...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environment,...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include employment, food security, entrepreneurship, and educatio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and U.S. government-affiliated research agencies for research studies that benefit the US food and agriculture system. Applicants are required to submit a...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Funding is intended to support projects in any stage of research and development, including applied or strategic research and integrate...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to address the health and human services needs of local residents. Some organizations are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program services...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for activities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of food, housi...

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 impact on...