Approximately $3,500,000
SCDE Grant Opportunities · July 17, 2026 State
Subgrant program for fresh fruit and vegetable initiatives. See Request for Proposals for detailed eligibility information.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Grants
Last updated June 29, 2026
There are currently 276 active nutrition grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
276 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What nutrition grants are open right now?
Up to US $20,000
THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund - Human Service Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, a…
THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund - Human Services Grants Program Funder: Emeril Lagasse Foundation / Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund Program Type: Grants to non-profit organizations providing human services for…
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Abbott Nutrition Malnutrition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Abbott Nutrition…
Varies
The Colorado Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Letter of Inquiry Deadline above designates the deadline to register for The Colorado Trust’s grants portal which is required to apply for a grant._ The Colorado Trust Our Vision All…
Up to US $30,000
AZ LIQUIDATING FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Astrazeneca Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The ACT on Health Equity Community…
PUBLIC HEALTH FUND OF OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation
Addressing Chronic Disease through Healthy Eating and Active Living (OH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Public Health Fund Of Ohio Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The…
Approximately US $25,000
ADVOCARE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Advocare Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advocare Foundation Amount: Approximately US $25,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The AdvoCare Foundation, established in 1993, aims to…
MARCH OF DIMES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: March Of Dimes Inc Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition recognizes…
Up to US $25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
AGRI Farm to School and Early Care: Equipment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The AGRI Farm to…
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Our Vision: We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer. Our Mission: We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on…
Varies
ALLEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Allen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allen Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Allen Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance human nutrition through…
Up to US $10,000
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: Fighting Hunger Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Alpha Gamma Delta…
Varies (examples: $10,000 - $50,000)
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) Community Grants Funder: American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America Overview: Since its inception in 2011, ABFHA has provided grants…
Varies
Amway · Rolling / Open Foundation
Amway Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amway Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Amway Impact Grants support non-profit organizations in Kent County, Michigan, focusing on Health + Wellbeing…
US $1,000 - US $5,000
The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Amy E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Amy E. Johnson Memorial…
US $5,000
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Amy Joye Memorial Research Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Amy Joye Memorial Research…
US $1,000
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anita Owen Award of Recognition for Innovative Nutrition Education Programs for the Public Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated:…
US $15,000
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ann A. Hertzler Memorial Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Ann A. Hertzler Memorial…
US $20,000 - US $100,000
Arkansas Agriculture Department · Rolling / Open Foundation
AR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Agriculture Department Amount: US $20,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Arkansas Specialty Crop Block…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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