American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) Community Grants

Since its inception in 2011, ABFHA has provided grants to organizations and programs that work to advance both the physical health of citizens and the environmental health of communities. The foundation partners with state beverage associations to provide matching funds.

Geographic Scope: United States (36 states as of 2023; has supported organizations in 30+ states)

Focus Areas:

• Physical health and wellness programs
• Environmental sustainability and conservation
• Recycling education and implementation
• Youth sports and recreation programs
• Nutrition education
• Food security and hunger relief
• Water conservation and watershed protection
• Environmental stewardship

Award Range: Varies widely; recent grants have ranged from $10,000 to $50,000. Examples include:

• $10,000 (Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling)
• $18,000 (Strider Education Foundation)
• $25,000 (Hunger Free America)
• $30,000 (Friends of the Mississippi River, La Casa De Esperanza)
• $50,000 (The Jackson Heart Foundation)

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Community-based programs
• Organizations focused on physical or environmental health
• Local and regional community organizations

Application Period: Two annual application periods (fall and spring). Spring period example: Feb. 15 - March 15

Recent Grant Recipients (2020-2023):

• Alameda Health System Foundation
• Florida Sea Grant at the University of Florida
• Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation
• Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay
• Hip Hop Public Health
• Campaign Against Hunger
• Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
• City of Orlando
• Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation
• Sovereign Community School (Oklahoma City)
• Michigan Recycling Coalition
• Keep Durham Beautiful
• Veggielution (San Jose, CA)
• Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (Alaska)
• Hunger Free America (New York)
• Friends of the Mississippi River (Minnesota)
• The Jackson Heart Foundation (Mississippi)
• Strider Education Foundation (South Dakota/North Dakota)
• La Casa De Esperanza, Inc. (Wisconsin)

Application Process

Application Method:

1. Email application materials to: stategrants@beveragefoundation.org

Application Timeline:

• Spring application period: Feb. 15 - March 15 (annual)
• Fall application period: Approximately September-October (annual)

Required Materials:
The content does not specify detailed application requirements, but applicants should contact the foundation for:

• Application form
• Organization information and 501(c)(3) documentation
• Project description and goals
• Budget information
• Impact metrics

Note: The foundation partners with state beverage associations for matching funds, so applicants may coordinate with their state association.