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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Rise for Education Grant Program Rise Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rise for Education Grant Program offers funding for hydroponic classroom gardens that enhance STEM education and nutrition. This initiative encourages hands-on learning, integrating STEM and arts through practical gardening projects.	Not published	Varies
CT Grown for CT Kids Grant: Pre-School Age Connecticut Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CT Grown for CT Kids Grant supports K-12 schools in Connecticut to enhance Farm-to-School programs, promoting local food in child nutrition initiatives.	Not published	Up to $50K
Produce Perks (SNAP/EBT Match Program) Produce Perks Midwest Inc · Foundation Not published · $1 – $1M	Not published	$1 – $1M
School Nutrition Grant (No Kid Hungry & Nebraska Appleseed) Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Farmers' and Retail Market Support RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Farmers' and Retail Market Support Grant Program, managed by the District of Columbia Department of Health, aims to build capacity and increase access to farmers' markets and mobile markets in food-insecure areas.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Park Foundation: School Food and Nutrition Grants Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for School Food and Nutrition aim to ensure that all Tompkins County students have access to nutritious meals in schools.	Not published	Varies
Rx Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Rx Gardens expands Spanish-speaking support at Providence Milwaukie Hospital's Garden of Giving and Community Teaching Kitchen.	Not published	Varies
BCBSNM Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is committed to enhancing community health through grants and sponsorships.	Not published	Varies
Northwest Arkansas Giving: Increasing Access to Healthier Food for All Grant WAL-Mart Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Northwest Arkansas Giving Program, supported by the Wal-Mart Foundation, focuses on enhancing access to healthier food for underserved communities.	Not published	$20K – $100K
AR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Arkansas Agriculture Department · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Arkansas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the marketability and consumption of specialty crops in Arkansas.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Nestle Foundation: Re-Entry Grants (REG) Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Nestlé Foundation offers Re-Entry Grants to support post-graduate students from developing countries as they return to their careers.	Not published	Up to $50K
Bulk Milk Grants Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bulk Milk Grants, provided by the Chef Ann Foundation, aim to support K-12 school districts in transitioning to bulk milk systems.	Not published	Varies
Senior Market Match Cultivate Kansas City Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A nutrition incentive match program that supplements the federal Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Provides coupons to eligible seniors to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers markets.	Not published	Varies
Plants That Nourish Us Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies In addition to being a source of nutrition, Indigenous food is a source of belonging and connection to place, a means of expressing and experiencing reciprocity with the landscape and continuity of identity.	Not published	Varies
Problems of Nutrition in the World Large 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
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.	Not published	Varies
Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund - Human Services Grants Program The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bryan Woodward Community Grants American Society for Metabolic · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Generally, the decision-making process takes one to two months after the submission deadline. Grant requests are accepted beginning Oct.	Not published	Varies
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Produce Incentives Grant DC Department of Health Community Health Administration · Foundation Not published · $1.5M – $2.1M About DC Health Community Health Administration The Community Health Administration works to prevent the leading causes of death, protect and promote the health of mothers and children and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in…	Not published	$1.5M – $2.1M
Rainer Gross Award Micronutrient Forum · Foundation Not published · $3K Honors the legacy of Dr. Rainer Gross, who dedicated his career to nutrition education, research, and innovation in developing countries. The award recognizes younger professionals whose work demonstrates:	Not published	$3K
Food4Moms Produce Prescription (PRx) Program Wholesome Wave Inc · Foundation Not published · $100	Not published	$100
IFT: Seeding the Future Grand Prizes Institute of Food Technologists · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Challenge is intended for initiatives where at least some experiments already have been conducted to develop prototypes or have shown initial proof of concept, demonstrating feasibility.	Not published	Varies
Unified Government Hollywood Casino Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $78K The Unified Government Hollywood Casino Fund Grant aims to enhance community health in Wyandotte County by funding initiatives that promote healthy eating and physical activity.	Not published	Up to $78K
Nestle Foundation Training Grant (TG) Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Nestlé Foundation Training Grant (TG) supports research projects in human nutrition with significant public health relevance in low-income countries.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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