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Food and Nutrition Grants in District of Columbia

41 matching federal food and nutrition opportunities for District of Columbia. Updated daily.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

AC · AC-08-20-2026

Closes Oct 20, 2026

Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance

HHS-FDA · RFA-FD-26-009

Closes Aug 27, 2026

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

DOC-DOCNOAAERA · NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268

Closes May 1, 2028

Advancing Research on the Application of Digital Health Technology to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes (R01- Clinical Trail Required)

HHS-NIH11 · RFA-DK-26-315

Closes Oct 6, 2026

Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 · PAR-25-322

Closes Aug 25, 2028

NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens

HHS-FDA · PAR-25-014

Closes Apr 1, 2027

Reissue of RFA-FD-22-001 - Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)

HHS-FDA · RFA-FD-25-017

Closes Feb 8, 2028

Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)

HHS-FDA · RFA-FD-25-020

Closes May 16, 2028

Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards Implementation Development and Maintenance, with Mutual Reliance Initiatives Clinical Trials Not Allowed

HHS-FDA · PAR-25-003

Closes Apr 1, 2027

Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 · PAR-25-415

Closes Sep 7, 2028

Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 · PAR-25-414

Closes Sep 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)

HHS-NIH11 · PA-25-425

Closes May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)

HHS-NIH11 · PA-25-426

Closes May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

HHS-NIH11 · PA-25-422

Closes May 7, 2028

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)

HHS-NIH11 · PA-25-423

Closes May 7, 2028

Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 · RFA-OD-25-003

Closes Apr 9, 2027

Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)

HHS-FDA · RFA-FD-25-007

Closes Jan 11, 2028

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

HHS-NIH11 · PAR-25-091

Closes Jan 7, 2028

Priority HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of NIDDK (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

HHS-NIH11 · PAS-25-073

Closes Nov 5, 2027

Pilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 · PAR-25-068

Closes Nov 16, 2027

Food and Nutrition Grants in District of Columbia: How to Apply

Federal food and nutrition grants available to District of Columbia organizations are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. Most require 501(c)(3) status, though some are open to state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions.

Typical process: Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), confirm eligibility, submit a Letter of Intent if required (2-4 weeks before deadline), then submit the full application through Grants.gov before the close date. Applications typically include a project narrative, budget, and organizational capacity statement.

Why timing matters: Most NOFOs have a 30-60 day window. Starting the day it posts (vs. finding it 3 weeks late) can be the difference between a strong submission and a rushed one. That's what GrantQuick solves.

FAQ: Food and Nutrition Grants in District of Columbia

Who is eligible for food and nutrition grants in District of Columbia?

Most federal food and nutrition grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. State and local government agencies, tribal organizations, and educational institutions in District of Columbia are also often eligible. Check each NOFO's eligibility section — some are restricted to specific org types.

How much funding is available?

Federal food and nutrition grants range from $10,000 (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). Small-to-mid nonprofits in District of Columbia typically target $50K-$500K awards. Many agencies also offer capacity-building grants specifically for smaller organizations.

How often do new food and nutrition grants post for District of Columbia?

New opportunities post year-round, but volume peaks in the federal fiscal year Q1-Q2 (October-March) when agencies release new-year funding. Check back regularly or bookmark this page.