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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BCBS Oklahoma - Blue Impact Grants BlueCross BlueShield - Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The BCBS Oklahoma - Blue Impact Grants support community-focused initiatives aimed at improving health and wellness in Oklahoma. These grants prioritize programs that enhance economic opportunity, nutrition, and overall health outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Kids in Motion Grant Program The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kids in Motion Grant Program by The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation aims to empower underserved children in Indian River County, Florida, through health, fitness, nutrition, and enrichment initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Amway Impact Grants Amway · Foundation Not published · Varies Amway Impact Grants support non-profit organizations in Kent County, Michigan, focusing on Health + Wellbeing and Empowerment.	Not published	Varies
SHF: Responsive Grants Program Sisters Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The SHF Responsive Grant Program, offered by Sisters Health Foundation, supports projects aimed at enhancing healthy eating, active living, thriving neighborhoods, and mental health in the Mid-Ohio Valley.	Not published	$5K
Peanut Nutrition Grant: General Research Grant The Peanut Institute · Foundation Not published · $25K – $400K The Peanut Institute Foundation is inviting research proposals that explore the health effects of peanuts and related products. Areas of focus include metabolic health, protein quality, chrononutrition, and food as medicine.	Not published	$25K – $400K
Small Grants for Small Food Pantries Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K For three decades, Adirondack Community Foundation has been a steady hand, helping our region grow from within. Our Mission: Connecting people, ideas, and resources to improve lives and expand opportunities throughout the Adirondack region.	Not published	Up to $2K
District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program District 196 Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Food Policy Catalyst Subgrants Center for Science in the Public Interest · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Policy Catalyst is an initiative of CSPI and affiliate CSPI Action Fund aimed at exploring federal, state, and local food and nutrition policies and campaigns that improve public health and provide innovative models that can be…	Not published	Varies
Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship Grant Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers experienced school food professionals to lead sustainable and equitable food reform over a 13-month program.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Hunger Free Kid's Act Grants State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote compliance with meal patterns established in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.	Not published	Varies
CFSCNY: Chobani Community Impact Fund The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chobani Community Impact Fund will prioritize programs and organizations working to combat food and nutrition insecurity in the following ways: _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Produce Prescription (PRx) Program Produce Perks Midwest Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PRx program works in partnership with healthcare providers and payors (insurance companies) to support patient health and wellness through food access. Food is positioned as a critical component of healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant Whole Cities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Whole Cities is on a mission to improve individual and community health through collaborative partnerships, education, and broader access to nutritious food.	Not published	Varies
MIHEF Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles RFP Michigan Health Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While not required, we strongly encourage you to submit a brief concept paper at any point during the year or during the designated time frame prior to your grant submission._ The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a philanthropic…	Not published	Varies
Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops through competitive grants.	Not published	$50K – $100K
Performance Pack Grant American Dairy Association Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Up to $500 per school year is available to qualified K-12 schools to kick start their Performance Pack Program.	Not published	Up to $500
New Jersey Department of Health WIC Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $60K Applicants must submits a Letter of Intent, Inquiry or concept paper. The Program Management Officer will make a grant application available to all "Eligible" agencies.	Not published	Up to $60K
D-backs School Challenge Grant Arizona Diamondbacks Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Program not currently open, but funder hopes to bring it back._ The Arizona Diamondbacks and University of Phoenix are committed to helping Arizona educators provide the best possible learning experience for their students.	Not published	Varies
Salad Bars to Schools Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chef Ann Foundation's Salad Bars to Schools program provides K–12 schools with the equipment and training they need to successfully install salad bars.	Not published	Varies
BCBSMT Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) · Foundation Not published · Varies For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, health care is deeply personal. It's also inherently local — like us.	Not published	Varies
Raley’s, Bashas’, and Food City's Project Learning Garden Grant Program Captain Planet Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The Raley’s, Bashas’, and Food City Project Learning Garden Grant Program, supported by the Captain Planet Foundation, offers schools valuable resources for STEAM education through garden-based learning.	Not published	$8K
Elevance Health Foundation: Food as Medicine Grant Elevance Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elevance Health Foundation's Food as Medicine Grant aims to enhance access to nutritious foods and improve health outcomes for individuals facing diet-related conditions.	Not published	Varies
Super School Meals Equipment Grant (Nevada) GenYOUTH Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Community-based initiative providing grants to equip Nevada schools with Grab and Go meal equipment packages.	Not published	Varies
Garden Grant Program Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Kids who grow veggies, eat veggies, so school gardens can make a big difference.	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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