176 California Nutrition and Food Grants

176 Nutrition and Food Grants for California

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, 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 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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Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working to improve residents' economic and social well-being. In addition to grant funds, recipients will have the opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 197605
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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
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Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the ...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and build communities by supporting programs and initiatives in the areas of environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 221172
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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
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Institutions for Programs to Benefit College Students

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs to benefit college students. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the program is to create systemic soluti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210831

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 California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible L...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for existing initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priority areas, which include sports, education, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 178904

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives primarily in the focus areas of nutrition and hunger, youth development, social services and basic needs, and veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179054

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 to California Nonprofits for Projects Focused on the Arts, Youth, Education, Civic Life...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation has awarded grants in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth, civic life, education, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 173832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of seniors, health and well-being, wildlife, education, civic life, children and youth, and arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174077

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

In-Kind Food Donations to California Nonprofits to Support Residents in Eligible Regions Durin...

Deadline: 06/26/26

In-kind donations to California nonprofit organizations to support residents in eligible regions during the holidays. The purpose of the program is to donate turkeys that will be distributed to needy families during Thanksgiving. Priority will be given to organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 221194

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: 06/17/26

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 California Restaurants and Caterers for Business Resilience and Growth

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California restaurants to strengthen business operations. Funding is intended for kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training, and addressing unexpected hardships. The purpose of funding is to help independent restaurants and caterers build...

GrantWatch ID#: 195406

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 California Neighborhood Associations for Projects and Events that Enhance the Local ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California violence prevention and neighborhood associations for projects and events that enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for neighborhood improvement projects that focus on crime awareness, blight r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210436

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 Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

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

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Areas of focus include health and human services, arts and culture, community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 203849

Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental resilience in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for activities to support the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: STEM/STEAM, disaster relief, community support, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 227000

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 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

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 California Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth arts and education; senior activities; and workforce housing and hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 215703

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 California Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to California organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of conservation, climate, and open space; food insecurity; educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 204946

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 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 California Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents of eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the following areas of interest: education, children's well-being, hunger reli...

GrantWatch ID#: 186855