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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Washington County Community Foundation Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Washington County Community Foundation, a part of the East Tennessee Foundation, focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
MFF SNAP-Ed Community Impact Grants - RFA (Request for Applications) Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RFA option allows applicants to deliver a locally-relevant packaged program to identified populations in selected settings. Applicants will collaboratively design the program with MFF.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Living Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K The Culpeper Wellness Foundation established the Healthy Living Grants program in 2015 to support local organizations in their work to improve health and wellness in the community.	Not published	$120K
Community Grants Program The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (CA) Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion aims to enhance access to fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP shoppers.	Not published	Varies
Nestle Foundation Pilot Grant (PG) Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Nestlé Foundation Pilot Grant supports innovative research in human nutrition that addresses public health challenges in low-income countries.	Not published	Up to $20K
BCBSMS Foundation Grant Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation provides targeted grant funding to enhance health and well-being for Mississippians.	Not published	Varies
Advocare Foundation Grants Advocare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The AdvoCare Foundation, established in 1993, aims to promote health and wellness for children through its grant program. Focused on year-round initiatives, the foundation supports local communities where AdvoCare distributors operate.	Not published	$25K
GF Scholarship Programs: The Daniel Gerber, Sr. Medallion Scholarship The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Gerber Foundation, to enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development, has remained the guiding beacon for Foundation giving throughout its history.	Not published	Varies
Barbara Ann F. Hughes Nutrition Policy, Advocacy and Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Barbara Ann F. Hughes Nutrition Policy, Advocacy and Education Award supports nutrition professionals by providing educational stipends focused on policy initiatives and advocacy.	Not published	$1K
Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Florida: Food Environment - Access to Nutritious Food Grant Mayo Clinic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Florida focuses on improving access to nutritious food.	Not published	Varies
Senior Nutrition - Congregate Meals Maryland Department of Aging · State Not published · Varies The Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals Program offers meals and related nutrition services to older adults in a variety of community gathering places.	Not published	Varies
IL Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Illinois Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The IL Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, which include fruits, vegetables, and nursery crops.	Not published	Varies
Growing Healthy Kids Grant The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Growing Healthy Kids Grant, funded by The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, aims to support community-based programs that enhance children's nutrition access and health education.	Not published	Up to $5K
Hydration Station Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Minnesota Department of Health is offering funding for water-bottle filling stations to enhance public health.	Not published	Up to $2K
Child and Adult Care Food Program Dept of Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal grant program providing nutrition support. Applications accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2026.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Kids Initiative Call for Letters of Intent Paso del Norte Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating behaviors, including fruit and vegetable consumption.	Not published	Varies
ADAI School Nutrition Equipment Grants (Milk Dispenser / Cooler / Yogurt Parfait Cart) American Dairy Association Indiana Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies American Dairy Association Indiana provides in-kind equipment grants to Indiana school nutrition programs: a Hot Chocolate Milk Dispenser Kit, a Refuel with Milk reach-in cooler (for school athletics), and a Mobile Yogurt Parfait Bar Kit…	Rolling	Varies
The Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program Youthprise · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: To access this grant you will need to log into the Grant Portal with your grantinterface.com credentials or create an account.	Not published	Varies
Problems of Nutrition in the World Small Research Grant Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: A Letter of intent must be submitted first and is accepted at any time throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Vitamin Angel Association: Grants for US-Based Programs Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Vitamin Angels offers grants to US-based organizations dedicated to improving nutrition for pregnant women, infants, and young children.	Not published	Varies
Big Green School Garden Grant: Jumpstart Detroit Big Green · Foundation Not published · Varies We believe that growing food changes lives. It improves nutrition security, improves mental health, connects us with nature, opens our eyes to the impacts of climate change, and improves economic mobility.	Not published	Varies
NY State Farm-to-School Grant Program New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The NY State Farm-to-School Grant Program promotes the use of locally produced foods in K-12 school cafeterias, enhancing meal quality and fostering relationships between schools and New York farmers.	Not published	$50K – $150K
CA-AFCS-SD/Henry R. Hague, J.D. Scholarship Fund Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The CA-AFCS-SD/Henry R. Hague, J.D. Scholarship Fund, administered by The San Diego Foundation, supports California students pursuing degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences.	Not published	$1K – $5K

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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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