162 Illinois Nutrition and Food Grants

162 Nutrition and Food Grants for Illinois

Discover grants that support food security, nutrition programs, hunger relief, and healthy eating initiatives. Funding is available for food banks, food pantries, food assistance programs, school meals, community gardens, and projects promoting equitable access to nutritious food.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Health of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

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, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 208138
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Awards to USA, Canada, and Internation...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding research papers related to food and foodways. Eligible entries incorporate current folkloric viewpoints in their studies. Winning students, who will present their papers a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222543
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Address Nutrition and Food Access

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit entities, and tribal agencies to address nutrition and food access in underserved communities. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for training and technical assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 152478
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage the Purchase of Fruits and Vegetables

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that encourage individuals with low income to buy fruits and vegetables. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 163668
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Increase Milk Purchases by Low-Income Consumers

Deadline: 07/16/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Guam, or Virgin Islands nonprofit organization, state, local, or tribal agency, or an IHE for strategies to increase milk purchases by low-income consumers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 189953
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Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Public Health Training

Deadline: 07/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories schools of public health, nonprofits and public agencies providing public health training, faith- and community-based organizations, and tribes to strengthen the public health workforce. Applicants are advised that reg...

GrantWatch ID#: 182513
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Families

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and families. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of education, mental and physical health, and violence prevention and support for vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230113
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Grants to USA Entities to Provide Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Access to Healthy Food

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to provide pregnant and postpartum women with access to healthy foods. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 230430
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Low-Income Youth

Deadline: 07/20/26

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 hou...

GrantWatch ID#: 144152
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Related to Food Safety Issues

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to provide training related to food safety issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for community outreac...

GrantWatch ID#: 199436
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Nutritional Health

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA academic institutions, research entities, government agencies, nonprofit and private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete the required registrations befor...

GrantWatch ID#: 200426
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Grants to USA and Canada Researchers for Programs Advancing Meat and Seafood Alternatives

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying institutions for programs related to advancing meat and seafood alternatives. This opportunity is for planning grants, with applicants invited to apply for either research or infrastr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229718
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Collaborative Food Safety Education Projects

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative food safety education projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to expand successful l...

GrantWatch ID#: 230380
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Grants to USA Entities for Technical Assistance for Entities Applying for Food Safety Grants

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for grant writing technical assistance for entities applying for food safety grants. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230381

Opportunity for USA Food Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/22/26

Opportunity for USA qualifying food business entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. This free program provides management skills, mentoring, and networking. Eligible graduates will receive capital grants of up to $20,000. The program is de...

GrantWatch ID#: 228619

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Upgrade Agricultural Research Facilities

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to construct and improve agricultural research facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 209222

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Research Entities for Studies on Agricultural Concerns

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, labs, research-based institutions, federal government agencies, and individuals for studies and educational programs that address agricultural concerns. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required reg...

GrantWatch ID#: 203942

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grants to USA State Governments to Address Instances of Waste and Fraud

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA state governments to address instances of waste and fraud. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow applicants to have the chance to create and execute modernized informa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185047

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Wellness

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental, physical, and social wellness. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 202981

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

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. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 204314

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Food Benefit Payment Solutions

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Guam, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to develop and implement a direct marketing plan for farmers and nutrition assistance families. Applicants are advised that required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 209910

Grants to USA State Agencies to Provide Technical Assistance for School Food Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide technical assistance for school food programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the quality of school meals being offered a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214636

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that assist those in need. High priority is given to organizations that provide services to children. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215932

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Provide Food to Residents in Need

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to provide food to residents in need. Funding is intended for food assistance programs, including soup kitchens, food pantries, community meal programs, and other programs providing food to people in need. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230093

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Nutrition Education Program

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and state agencies to develop a nutrition education program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide culturally appro...

GrantWatch ID#: 230471

Grants to Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota Organizations to Serve Children and Families

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota nonprofit and school- and government-sponsored organizations for initiatives to benefit children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new and existing projects in the focus areas of hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 230504

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

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'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Wellness of Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the health and wellness of residents in eligible locations. Funding priorities include mental health, oral health, nutrition and exercise, substance abuse, and basic n...

GrantWatch ID#: 216069

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity to Review Grant Outcomes

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization or research team to conduct a review of the outcomes of 41 participating grant programs. Funding is intended to identify the contributions that the grantees have made to global food systems policy and knowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 230902

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization to Review Global Food System Data

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to conduct an evidence review on global food systems and nutrition. Funding is intended to update the previous review, published eight years ago, to better inform current research and global policies related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230903

Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 08/04/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Cooperatives to Enhance Beef Processing

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Developing Meat Alternatives

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...

GrantWatch ID#: 230154

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/14/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 216754

Prizes for USA Individuals, Groups, and Organizations to Develop a Food System for Mars Space ...

Deadline: 08/14/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and organizations to participate in a competition to develop a food system for space crews on Mars. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of the competition is to encourage the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 226635

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/15/26

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 gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 08/15/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Serving Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs serving low-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of programs including youth services, food banks, child care, mental health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223297

Grants to Illinois Schools and Community Organizations for Educational Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Illinois LEAs, community organizations, tribes, and other public and private entities for educational programs that improve student success. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants may be used to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 130091

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Infrastructure Development

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214019

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Community Gardening Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229566

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline: 08/27/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179028

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Food...

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183037

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide services to communities where this is an acute problem or to solve critical needs. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 203242