Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort Grant

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

Foundation Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be dietetic professional.
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Overview

The Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, aims to honor dietetics professionals who demonstrate originality and innovation in food and culinary education. This award encourages creative approaches to nutrition and culinary practices, fostering advancements in the field. Eligible candidates must be dietetic professionals committed to enhancing food education, making a significant impact on their communities.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members.
The Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort is given to encourage dietetics professionals to make original and innovative efforts in food and culinary education.

Eligibility

Must be dietetic professional.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

What Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 17
Total given: $437K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $6,000–$90K

By dollars: Illinois 50%, Georgia 36%, Florida 4%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Tallahassee, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
88% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Diversify Dietetics Inc · Atlanta, GA

Nutrition and dietetics education program support

$90K
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Mentor Project · Chicago, IL

To support the academy's research, international and scientific affairs (risa) projects

$60K
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - CBO Project · Chicago, IL

To support the academy's research, international and scientific affairs (risa) projects

$38K
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Saqmolo-ENC · Chicago, IL

To support infant nutrition research

$36K
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Center for Lifelong Learning · Chicago, IL

To support learning and development opportunites for food and nutrition professionals

$36K