139 Illinois Nutrition and Food Grants

139 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 Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620
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Grants to USA Eligible IHEs for Disaster Preparedness in Food and Agricultural Systems

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA and territories eligible institutions of higher education for disaster preparedness programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs to prepare for, respond to, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 156459
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programming to Promote the Dairy Industry

Deadline: 06/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 178677
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/26

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, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Nutrition Related Advocacy Activities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and tribes in multiple states to support advocacy activities that promote good nutrition for families and children. Funding is intended to advance policy solutions that strengthen nutrition programs and improve access to healthy food. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229076
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Improve Access to Local Food Products

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Producers to Expand the Specialty Crop Mark...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and producer organizations to strengthen the state's agricultural industry. Applicants are required to preregister, pre-qualify, and complete required registrations prior to applying. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180385
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop and Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Producers for Local Food Economy Projects

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 co...

GrantWatch ID#: 197203
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Scholarships to USA Individuals in the Hospitality Industry to Attend a Networking Event

Deadline: 06/05/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 213587

Grants to USA State Governments to Expand Markets for Specialty Crops

Deadline: 06/08/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181650

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Access to Healthy Food

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programming to improve access to healthy food for local communities. Funding is intended for programs to develop food hubs, mobile markets, and teaching farms. The goal is to build self-sustaining food s...

GrantWatch ID#: 229204

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Grant funds may be used to support programs and projects, equipment, or gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 162546

Grants to USA Entities for Research to Benefit the Aquaculture Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202963

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Scholarships to USA Native College Students to Study Agriculture and Food Systems

Deadline: 06/16/26

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to USA tribally affiliated undergraduate and graduate students for study in the fields of food systems and agriculture. Funding is intended to encourage students from Native backgrounds to enter related fields and better assist their c...

GrantWatch ID#: 160499

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to assess programs and activities related to health and nutrition. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 208172

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Businesses for Corporate Citizenship Programs

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International businesses to acknowledge outstanding efforts to enhance communities throughout the world. The goal of the award program is to recognize the importance of developing impactful business solutions that promote the good of Ame...

GrantWatch ID#: 214743

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Agency to Support Eating Disorder Programs

Deadline: 06/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit or faith-based organization, tribe, or government agency to administer a training and technical assistance program on eating disorders for healthcare providers. Applicants are advised that the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 229587

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Multiple States

Deadline: 06/26/26

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. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Improve Food Assistance Programs

Deadline: 06/29/26 Conference Date: 06/02/26

Grants to USA, Guam, and US Virgin Islands state and local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for new projects that enhance the operations of food assistance programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 183729

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Individuals for Studies Related to Agriculture and Animals

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 203943

Grant to a USA IHE, Business, Agency, or Individual for Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...

GrantWatch ID#: 229019

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Hospitals, Medical Societies, and Institutions for Fe...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 201245

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve Food-Relate...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 205030

Grants to USA Nonprofits for STEM and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects rather than general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213945

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects for Needs-Based Services to Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services, including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and cris...

GrantWatch ID#: 217329

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Pursue Artistic Culinary Expressi...

Deadline: 07/05/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individuals, collaborators, and collectives to explore their passion for artistic culinary expression. The residency takes place in two installments: a ten-day program in the winter and a culminating public program dur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222300

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Benefitting the Community in the Funder's Service A...

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs benefitting the community in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include food banks, educational projects, youth programs, community service projects, and health and rescue org...

GrantWatch ID#: 227824

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for a Variety of Communi...

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for a variety of community needs in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include supplies for fire and emergency services, food pantries, and more. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227828

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

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 request...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Pro...

Deadline: 07/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Projects may also address ocean health...

GrantWatch ID#: 222250

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits and Tribes for Youth-Centered Community Wellbeing

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and entities for youth-centered community wellbeing initiatives. Funding is intended to support culturally grounded programs and projects that promote healing, intergenerational relationships, cultural prac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221677

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

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

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

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 and Canada Researchers for Programs Advancing Meat and Seafood Alternatives

Deadline: 07/20/26 Conference Date: 06/09/26

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

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

Deadline: 07/22/26 Conference Date: 06/16/26

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 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 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

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 Illinois Nonprofits to Improve Healthcare in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/03/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve healthcare in eligible areas. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that address long-term impact and immediate health needs in the community. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218601

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