Nutrition & Healthy Eating Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 278 active nutrition & healthy eating grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Walmart Foundation SNAP Education and Outreach Grant Listed by Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Grant Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program aims to support low-income adults aged 60 and older by providing $25 coupon booklets for purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey at local farmers markets.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Healthy Corner Store NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CA) Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) aims to enhance access to fresh, California-grown fruits and vegetables for CalFresh shoppers.	Not published	Varies
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Generationed · Foundation Not published · Varies Providers must serve USDA approved snacks and meals to qualify for reimbursement	Not published	Varies
Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation Grant offers year-round funding for initiatives focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrition education, particularly in New York City and Litchfield County, Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Amy E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Amy E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship, provided by The San Diego Foundation, aims to support residents of San Diego County pursuing careers in nutrition, dietetics, or clinical healthcare.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Equipment Assistance Grant New Hampshire Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Equipment Assistance Grant, part of the National School Lunch Program, aims to enhance child nutrition through funding for necessary equipment in schools.	Not published	Up to $6K
Holly Nickels Memorial Dietetics Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holly Nickels Memorial Dietetics Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports high school graduates in Montana pursuing degrees in Food and Nutrition (Dietetics Option), the Montana Dietetics Internship, or Dietetics…	Not published	Varies
Child and Adult Care Food Program – Federal Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal grant program for child and adult care food services. Applications accepted on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2026 and continuing throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
CFNV: Healthy Kids Grants The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The CFNV: Healthy Kids Grants, funded by the Chin Family Charitable Fund and the J.O.Y. Charitable Fund, support public schools in Northern Virginia in enhancing student nutrition and activity levels.	Not published	Up to $2K
Team Nutrition Grants State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding and training to promote healthy eating habits to public, private nonprofit or proprietary centers licensed to provide non-residential childcare services.	Not published	Varies
AGRI Farm to School and Early Care: Equipment Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AGRI Farm to School and Early Care Equipment Grant provides funding for school districts and early childhood education centers seeking to enhance their Farm to School initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for School Food Authorities (NY) New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant aims to enhance the infrastructure of the NSLP in New York.	Not published	$1K – $20K
School Breakfast Grants (Kellogg Partnership) Action for Healthy Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies Kellogg's Breakfasts for Better Days Signature Cause:	Not published	Varies
Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant (VT) Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant in Vermont aims to enhance farm to school initiatives by supporting early childhood providers and schools.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children WIC NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Meals Incentives for Small & Rural Schools Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, Action for Healthy Kids and its partners RMC Health and Chef Ann Foundation have awarded grants to small…	Not published	Varies
Mobile Yogurt Parfait Bar Kit School Nutrition Program Grant American Dairy Association Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies American Dairy Association Indiana sees the importance of meeting students where they're at when it comes to food and beverage trends, as well as meal service location and innovation.	Not published	Varies
Let's Go! 3.0 Mini-Grant Wholespire Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Walmart Foundation: Concept Note WAL-Mart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Program-related concept notes are only accepted for the Healthier Food for All focus area. There are no deadlines.	Not published	Varies
Innovation Fund Edesia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Edesia's Innovation Fund focuses on advancing bold, practical solutions that improve how malnutrition is treated and prevented in real-world settings.	Not published	Varies
CA-AFCS-SD/Margaret R. Hollenbeck Scholarship Fund Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The CA-AFCS-SD/Margaret R. Hollenbeck Scholarship Fund, managed by The San Diego Foundation, provides financial support to California students pursuing degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
GF Research Grants: Pediatric Research - Pediatric Health The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper.	Not published	Varies

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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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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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