How much funding does McCormick Science Institute Research Grant provide?

McCormick Science Institute Research Grant provides US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for McCormick Science Institute Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

McCormick Science Institute Research Grant

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

Foundation Nutrition Grants Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

The Foundation accepts applications for most research grant funding on an annual basis.
Any person may apply for Foundation grants and will be given fair and protected-class-neutral consideration for an award.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The purpose of the McCormick Science Institute Research Grant is to fund research that explores the potential health benefits of whole culinary herbs and spices; extracts are not allowed.

Overview

The McCormick Science Institute Research Grant supports innovative research into the health benefits of whole culinary herbs and spices, emphasizing the exclusion of extracts. This grant is open to all applicants, ensuring fair consideration for funding based on merit and potential impact. By fostering such research, the Foundation aims to enhance knowledge and application of culinary herbs in promoting health and wellness.

Grants
Thank you for your interest in the Foundation’s Grant Program. The Foundation proudly offers several annual research grants in an effort to stimulate innovation and discovery within the profession. Please refer to the table below for information on the focus of each of our named research grants. The Foundation’s ability to provide research grants is determined by investment activity and fundraising efforts.
The purpose of the McCormick Science Institute Research Grant is to fund research that explores the potential health benefits of whole culinary herbs and spices; extracts are not allowed.

Eligibility

The Foundation accepts applications for most research grant funding on an annual basis. Any person may apply for Foundation grants and will be given fair and protected-class-neutral consideration for an award.

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