Nutrition & Healthy Eating Grants
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 278 active nutrition & healthy eating grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 120 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Grants tracked
- 278
- from 179 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $5,000–$52K
- Total listed funding
- $31.3M
- across 120 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 21 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Durham County Food Security Grants government ~October · $20K – $50K Durham County Government and Durham County Cooperative Extension are accepting Food Security Grant applications for the 2027 calendar year. | |
| 2026 Older Adult Nutrition Grant Campaign (Sonoma, Chambers and Liberty Counties) Scan Health Plan · corporate Oct 30, 2026 · Up to $15K SCAN Health Plan's Community Giving Program offers grants of up to $15,000 to support established older adult nutrition programs providing congregate meals, home-delivered meals, food boxes, older adult food pantry services, Commodity… | |
| 2026 Older Adult Nutrition Grant Campaign Scan Health Plan · corporate Oct 30, 2026 · Up to $15K SCAN Health Plan's Community Giving Program offers grants of up to $15,000 to support established older adult nutrition programs providing congregate meals, home-delivered meals, food boxes, older adult food pantry services, Commodity… | |
| Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation Grants Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation is a family-directed philanthropic organization established through the estate of Ann B. Zekauskas. It is accepting applications from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits for grants to be awarded in 2027. | |
| Health & Wellness / Diabetes Education / Nutrition Counseling Grant Chartercare Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Supports health and wellness programs focusing on diabetes education and nutrition counseling throughout Rhode Island. | |
| 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Nov 3, 2026 · $5M – $1.3B The 2026 CNIP RFP is focused on increasing California-grown fresh fruit and vegetable purchases at Certified Farmers’ Markets and California Small Businesses by shoppers using CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and sustaining proposals in high need… | |
| School Equipment and Program Grants New England Dairy Promotion Board Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies New England Dairy provides funding to eligible schools to support equipment and marketing needs related to expanding school meal programs including breakfast, summer meals, and serving new dairy menu items like smoothies and hot chocolate… | |
| NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Award (R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $1.1M This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated, early phase, clinical trials of natural products (i.e., botanicals, dietary supplements, and probiotics), which have a strong scientific premise… | |
| NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Phased Innovation Award (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $350K This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated, early phase, clinical trials of natural products (i.e., botanicals, probiotics, and products marketed as dietary supplements), which have a… | |
| School Grants Program New England Dairy and Food Council · Foundation ~November · Varies New England Dairy provides funding to eligible schools to support equipment and marketing needs related to expanding school meal programs, including breakfast, summer meals, and serving new dairy menu items (smoothies, hot chocolate milk). | |
| NCCIH Natural Product Mid Phase Clinical Trial (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · $350,000 total This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated mid-phase clinical trials of natural products(i.e., botanicals, dietary supplements, and probiotics), which have a strong scientific premise to… | |
| 2026-28 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Subgrant SCDE Grant Opportunities · State Nov 20, 2026 · $38.5M Equipment assistance funding for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). School Food Authorities (SFA) may apply on behalf of schools currently participating in NSLP. | |
| Claneil Foundation: Community Fund Grant Claneil Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $99K The Claneil Foundation, established in 1968 in Philadelphia, aims to enhance community health through support for non-profit organizations. | |
| UWDMI Healthy Community Program Investment United Way of Decatur and Mid IL · Foundation ~January · Varies United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois invests in programs that help people move from crisis to stability and on to self-sufficiency. The Healthy Community program focuses on wellness and ensuring healthcare access for all community members. | |
| Fresh and Healthy Food for All in Columbia County Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · Up to $8K The 'Fresh and Healthy Food for All in Columbia County' grant, backed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance access to nutritious food for vulnerable households. | |
| Chicagoland Food Industry Scholarship - Undergraduate & Graduate (Part-Time) Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · $3K Support undergraduate and graduate students intending to work in the food industry in their pursuit of higher education Applicants must have a permanent address in OR be enrolled in a College/University within the following zip codes… | |
| Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC - Community Grants Program Les Dames Descoffier of Washington DC · Foundation ~February · $2K – $5K Each year, grants are awarded to tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations making a significant difference in the community through food and hospitality. | |
| Title III Grant Program Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc · Foundation ~February · $1M – $2M SWCAA's annual grant application process allocates state and federal Title III funding to organizations that deliver essential services to older adults. | |
| Wyoming County Community Health Foundation General Grants Wyoming County Community Health Foundation · Foundation ~March · Up to $5K The Wyoming County Community Health Foundation (WCCHF) awards grants to programs and organizations that improve the health and wellness of people in Wyoming County, PA and surrounding communities. | |
| National School Lunch Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Assist schools and residential child care institutions in providing lunches to school children. Funds are to be used to help offset cost of producing the meal. | |
| Rebecca Snowball Reeves Continuing Education Award Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members. | |
| DCCF Health and Wellness Grants Douglas County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The DCCF LiveWell Community Wellness Grants aim to enhance the health of Douglas County residents by promoting healthy eating and active lifestyles. | |
| Diabetes (DDPG) DPG Karen Goldstein Memorial Grant for Diabetes MNT Application Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Diabetes (DDPG) DPG Karen Goldstein Memorial Grant provides financial support for outcomes research in diabetes medical nutrition therapy. | |
| Greene County Rural Health Network: Mini-Grants Greene County Rural Health Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Greene County Rural Health Network offers mini-grants of up to $1,500 to organizations aiming to improve local health outcomes. |
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Nutrition & healthy eating grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 21 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 47 17%
- No deadline published
- 206 74%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 21 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active nutrition & healthy eating grants
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation 12 active
- Nestle USA Foundation 7 active
- American Dairy Association Indiana Inc 6 active
- Chef Ann Foundation 6 active
- State Department of Education 6 active
- The Gerber Foundation 6 active
179 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 278 active nutrition & healthy eating grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About nutrition grants
Nutrition grants fund food access, nutrition education, food-bank and pantry operations, and healthy-eating programs for low-income and food-insecure communities. Funding comes from federal sources administered by the USDA, state health and agriculture agencies, and a wide range of health-focused and anti-hunger foundations. Hospital community-benefit programs and corporate giving also support food-access and nutrition-education initiatives.
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Nutrition Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do nutrition & healthy eating grants award?
Of the 278 nutrition & healthy eating grants Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 120 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $52K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most nutrition & healthy eating grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (12), Nestle USA Foundation (7), American Dairy Association Indiana Inc (6), Chef Ann Foundation (6), and State Department of Education (6). In all, 179 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are nutrition & healthy eating grants due?
Of 278 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 21 have a published upcoming deadline, 47 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 206 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 71% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for nutrition programs?
Grants support food banks and pantries, nutrition education, healthy-food access in underserved areas, school and community garden programs, and produce-prescription and food-as-medicine initiatives. Funding spans federal food-and-nutrition programs administered through states, along with private foundation and corporate grants. Nonprofits, food banks, schools, clinics, and community coalitions are common applicants.
Who funds nutrition and food-access programs?
The USDA, through its Food and Nutrition Service, administers federal nutrition and food-access funding, much of which is distributed by state agencies and partners such as land-grant universities and health departments. Anti-hunger and health-focused foundations fund food-access and nutrition-education programs directly, and feeding networks support local food banks. Hospital community-benefit funds and corporate giving programs provide additional support for healthy-food initiatives.
How can a nonprofit apply for nutrition funding?
Identify whether your work fits federal food-and-nutrition priorities administered through your state agency, and watch for shifting program rules, since some federal nutrition-education funding has changed in recent years. Build proposals around measurable food-security or nutrition outcomes for a defined community. Diversify across anti-hunger foundations, feeding networks, and corporate giving so your program isn't dependent on any single source.
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