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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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and social services referrals, and selected supplemental foods to the target population.	Not published	Varies
Conagra Brands Foundation- Community Impact Grants Conagra Brands Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Conagra Brands Foundation offers Community Impact Grants to nonprofit organizations in the USA that address food insecurity and promote healthy lifestyles.	Not published	Varies
The Rite Aid Foundation KidCents Regional Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $30K About The Rite Aid Foundation KidCents Program:	Not published	$30K
Minnesota Market Bucks Program RFA Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requests proposals to administer the statewide Market Bucks Program.	Not published	Up to $450K
NASPGHAN Foundation/CPNP Nutrition Research Grant North American Society for Pediatric Gas Troenterology Hepatology & Nutrition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This one-year grant is available to pediatric dietitians to support research activities that have the potential to advance nutrition care of patients and families of children with nutritional disorders. _You can learn more about this…	Not published	Varies
NHCHF: Oral Health Grant New Hampshire Children's Health · Foundation Not published · Varies In response to partners and grant applicants, New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation is shifting our responsive grantmaking from project related awards to general operating support.	Not published	Varies
Connected Healthy Lives Grant Humana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Connected Healthy Lives Grant, provided by the Humana Foundation, aims to enhance health equity by removing social barriers to health.	Not published	Varies
Nestlé Foundation Pilot Grant Program Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nestlé Foundation supports research in human nutrition with public health relevance in low-income and lower middle-income countries according to the World Bank classification.	Not published	Varies
Amy Joye Memorial Research Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Amy Joye Memorial Research Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, supports innovative research in dietary assessment methodologies and obesity prevention.	Not published	$5K
Senior Nutrition- Home Delivered Meals Maryland Department of Aging · State Not published · Varies The Senior Home Delivered Meals Nutrition Program provides meals, nutrition assessment, and coordination of nutrition services for older adults who cannot independently leave their homes and are unable to prepare healthful meals.	Not published	Varies
McCormick Science Institute Research Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The McCormick Science Institute Research Grant supports innovative research into the health benefits of whole culinary herbs and spices, emphasizing the exclusion of extracts.	Not published	$10K
SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) New Kensington Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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