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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GF West Michigan Youth Programs Grant The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Gerber Foundation supports youth programs in West Michigan, focusing on projects benefiting children from birth to 18 years.	Not published	Up to $10K
Avina Stiftung Grant Avina Stiftung · Foundation Not published · Varies The Avina Stiftung Grant supports sustainable change in the food system by focusing on healthy nutrition through research, public knowledge transfer, and innovative products.	Not published	Varies
Rethink Your Drink Grant Program Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our home – the state of Iowa – has over 3 million people. And not all of them have the same access to good oral health care.	Not published	Varies
FDC Foundation Grant FDC Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FDC Foundation, established in 2008, is a private non-profit dedicated to providing grants to 501(c)(3) public charities across three main areas: Health & Nutrition, Education, and Housing.	Not published	Varies
Family Garden Mini-Grant Program (Russian River Area) Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $150 – $300	Not published	$150 – $300
Older Americans Act Title III-C (Nutrition Services) Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc · Foundation Not published · $7.9M Supports nutrition services for older adults, including:	Not published	$7.9M
South Central Idaho Grants- Chobani Community Impact Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Chobani Community Impact Fund Grant supports initiatives aimed at enhancing food and nutrition security in Twin Falls and Jerome counties. With a total of $100,000 available, grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Accessing Healthy Foods The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _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._ All Coloradans have fair and equal opportunities to lead healthy, productive lives…	Not published	Varies
Healthy Meals, Healthy Minds Grant Respite Care Association of Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Strengthens services and supports for family caregivers by helping them access nutritious meal kits and invest in their mental health and wellness by funding supportive services.	Not published	Varies
Community Health Improvement Fund Grants: Magic Valley St Luke's Health Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Health Improvement Fund Grants from St. Luke's aim to bolster health in Idaho's Magic Valley.	Not published	Up to $20K
FBA Community Organization Grant Program Florida Beverage Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The FBA Community Organization Grant Program, established by the Florida Beverage Association, aims to enhance community health and sustainability.	Not published	Up to $25K
Newman’s Own Foundation: Food Justice for Kids Prize Grant Newman's Own Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Newman’s Own Foundation is offering the Food Justice for Kids Prize, providing up to $100,000 in grant funding over two years for organizations promoting food justice for children in the U.S. This initiative focuses on Indigenous Food…	Not published	Up to $100K
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Grants Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, established in 2001, has awarded over $17.5 million to combat hunger in its operating areas.	Not published	Varies
Vela Foundation Grant The Vela Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vela Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on improving nutrition and wellness in underserved communities, particularly those with annual budgets under $5 million.	Not published	Varies
Seeding Wayne County Grant Program Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Seeding Wayne County Grant Program, operated by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, aims to combat poverty by providing funding to grassroots organizations in Wayne County.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Congregate Meals (III-C1) and Home Delivered Meals (III-C2) - Kankakee County Ageguide Northeastern Illinois Area on Aging · Foundation Not published · Varies Brianne Moser, Manager of Grants Administration	Not published	Varies
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores Grant DC Department of Health Community Health Administration · Foundation Not published · $500K – $750K The Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores aims to enhance food access for District residents by supporting corner stores through evidence-based strategies.	Not published	$500K – $750K
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant Illinois State Board of Education · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant, provided by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, aims to support Illinois schools in acquiring essential equipment for the National School Lunch Program.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Department of Health and Social Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
MFF SNAP-Ed Community Impact Grants - RFP (Request for Proposals) Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP option requires applicants to propose a comprehensive SNAP-Ed program clearly tied to community needs. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to independently design and deliver programming.	Not published	Varies
Small Research Grant Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Nestlé Foundation for the Study of Problems of Nutrition in the World provides small research grants to support projects addressing human nutrition issues in low-income countries.	Not published	Up to $50K
SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention RFA Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $24.9M The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention RFA.	Not published	Up to $24.9M
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program aims to enhance the health of elementary school students by providing free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day.	Not published	Varies
Water's Cool @ School Grant Program Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Now in its third year (as of 2022), the Water's Cool @ School grant program aims to help students understand the importance of drinking water and make it easier for students to do so during the school day.	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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