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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Grants

20 open USDA Food and Nutrition Service grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 5 grants totaling $20M.

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All-time tracked giving
$20M
5 grants
Median grant size
$600K
Max: $10M

Open USDA Food and Nutrition Service grants

  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

    Up to $10Mopen

    Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. WIC is a nutrition prog...

    nutritionmaternal_healthpublic_healthchild_welfarefood_security
  • Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS)

    Up to $600Kopen

    Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) is a grant from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that funds colla...

    food_securitynutritioneducation_researchcommunity_developmentschool nutrition
  • Farm to School Implementation Grant

    Up to $500Kopen

    Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Supports projects that improve access to local foods in Child Nut...

    food_securityagricultureeducation_researchtribal_educationcommunity_development
  • Farm to School Grant Program

    Up to $500Kopen

    Assists eligible entities in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in schools and support local agricultural produce...

    discover:food securityfit_score:1
  • National School Lunch (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grants (FY 2026)

    open

    National School Lunch (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grants (FY 2026) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program provides funding to s...

    k12_educationnutritionfood_securitypublic_healthschool lunch
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

    open

    Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal nutrition program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides reimburseme...

  • Healthy Meals Incentives Grants for Small and/or Rural SFAs

    open

    Healthy Meals Incentives Grants for Small and/or Rural SFAs is a grant from USDA Food and Nutrition Service that funds # HMI Grants for Small and/or R...

    nutritionk12_educationfood_securityschool mealsnutrition improvement
  • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

    open

    Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Provides free meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income...

    food_securitychild_welfarecommunity_developmentpublic_healthsummer meals
  • FY2025 Farm to School Grant State Agency

    open

    FY2025 Farm to School Grant State Agency is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Supports state agencies in promoting agricultural education ...

    food_securityk12_educationcommunity_developmentnutritionagriculture
  • Farm to School State Agency Grant

    open

    Farm to School State Agency Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Supports state agencies in implementing farm to school programs ove...

    agricultureeducation_researchk12_educationfood_securitycommunity_development
  • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

    open

    Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a grant from USDA Food and Nutrition Service that funds states, U.S. territories, and federally-rec...

    nutritionfood_securitycommunity_developmentagingsenior nutrition
  • School Breakfast Program

    open

    School Breakfast Program is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Provides free and reduced-price nutritious breakfasts to low-income students...

    food_securityeducation_k12health_publicyouthschool breakfast
  • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

    open

    Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Provides free nutritious meals and snacks to low-income children d...

    food_securityyouthsocial_serviceseducation_k12summer meals
  • The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

    open

    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Supplies emergency food assistance to low-income indivi...

    food_securitycommunity_developmentfood assistanceemergency foodfood pantry
  • Team Nutrition Training Grants

    open

    Team Nutrition Training Grants is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. These grants support state agencies in delivering training and nutriti...

    health_disparitieseducation_researchcommunity_developmentnutrition educationchild nutrition
  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

    open

    Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Provides free fresh produce to students in low-income elementary an...

    food_securityeducation_k12health_publicfresh produceschool nutrition
  • Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program (FY 2026)

    open

    Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program (FY 2026) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Funds farm-to-school programs including agricult...

    education_k12agriculturefood_securityruralyouth
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Equipment Grants

    open

    Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Equipment Grants is a grant from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that funds nutrition education i...

    food_securitytribalindigenousagricultureFDPIR
  • School Food Systems Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants

    open

    School Food Systems Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program, part of USDA's Healthy Meals In...

    food_securitycommunity_developmenteconomic_developmenteducation_researchworkforce_development
  • Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools

    open

    Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Aims to improve the nutritional quality of school meals through ...

    nutritionk12_educationfood_securitypublic_healthschool meals

What USDA Food and Nutrition Service funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent USDA Food and Nutrition Service awards:

Food SecurityDiscover:Food SecurityCommunity DevelopmentNutrition

How to apply for USDA Food and Nutrition Service grants

Most USDA Food and Nutrition Service applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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