Food and hunger funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Food%20and%20hunger The program supports research on environmental and policy strategies to promote healthy eating among children to prevent childhood obesity, especially among low-income and racial/ethnic populations at highest risk for obesity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1784 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:26:12 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1784 Grants to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1147 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:49:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1147 Funding to improve the lives of individuals and build strong communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Ameriprise Financial http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2284 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:10:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2284 Funding to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need during the summer months. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=458 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:57:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=458 The Foundation's major commitment is fighting child hunger and to improve the quality of life in communities where ConAgra Foods employees work and live. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- ConAgra Foods http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=257 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:57:27 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=257 Funding to conduct research that focuses on USDAs domestic food assistance and nutrition programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=23 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:05:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=23 The Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants in the five areas: 1) Direct Food Relief; 2) Development Assistance; 3) Influencing Public Policy; 4) Life-style Integrity; and 5) Education and Interpretation. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Presbyterian Hunger Program http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1803 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:35:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1803 Provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1546 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:55:14 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1546 A program that provides milk to children in schools, child care institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1547 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:59:51 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1547 Funding to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1545 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:50:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1545