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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Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation Grant Program Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation Grant Program supports initiatives that promote justice, equity, and well-being within the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grants Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grant Program supports projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, and horticulture.	Not published	Up to $125K
Merck Foundation - Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Diabetes Care Trenton Health Team Aco Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Improve health outcomes of Trenton residents with diabetes, increase patient engagement and self-management of their disease, and improve availability of healthy foods for Trenton residents.	Not published	Varies
Food is Medicine Impact Fund RF Catalytic Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · $10M A collaborative philanthropic initiative working to integrate proven food and nutrition interventions into the U.S. healthcare system as covered, reimbursable medical benefits.	Not published	$10M
Carol Cutler Scholarship Award Les Dames Descoffier of Washington DC · Foundation Not published · Varies Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter	Not published	Varies
Commodity Supplemental Food Program Executive - Office of Management and Budget · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WA26 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Solicitation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K The WA26 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Solicitation aims to eliminate health disparities among Ohioans by addressing specific health burdens and social determinants.	Not published	$30K
Louise Gartner Memorial Scholarship Fund of DJCF Grant Dallas Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Louise Gartner Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by Gigi Gartner through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers a $1,145 scholarship to local undergraduate and graduate students studying nutrition or related fields.	Not published	$1K
GSSI-ACSM Young Investigator in Sports Nutrition Award Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The GSSI-ACSM Young Investigator in Sports Nutrition Award supports innovative research on nutrition's impact on exercise performance.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Grants Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Get Schools Cooking Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chef Ann Foundation's Get Schools Cooking program provides funding and support to schools to implement healthy school meal programs through scratch cooking and whole-ingredient approaches.	Not published	Varies
Ann A. Hertzler Memorial Research Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Ann A. Hertzler Memorial Research Grant, offered by the Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation, aims to support innovative research in medical nutrition therapy.	Not published	$15K
Special Milk Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Encourage the consumption of fluid milk by children in public and private nonprofit schools, summer camps, and other eligible nonprofit sites. Funds are used to offset the cost of the half-pint of milk served to children.	Not published	Varies
WP Rawl School to Garden Grants Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 Provide Lexington School District One schools financial assistance to enhance students' knowledge of diet and nutrition through school gardens and live plant projects.	Not published	$250 – $500
Health Equity Innovation Fund Grant Humana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Health Equity Innovation Fund, managed by the Humana Foundation, provides seed funding to organizations aimed at reducing health disparities.	Not published	Varies
BCBSMS Foundation: Healthy School Awards Grant Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · $50K The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation's Healthy School Awards program acknowledges public K-12 schools that implement health-promoting policies and programs.	Not published	$50K
NewYork-Presbyterian: Mini-Grants Program New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NewYork-Presbyterian’s Mini-Grants have provided financial assistance to local, grass roots community-based organizations (CBOs) since 2011.	Not published	Varies
Ohio Nutrition Council Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ohio Nutrition Council Scholarship, supported by The Columbus Foundation, honors the legacy of Ohio's food and nutrition professionals.	Not published	$1K
CMCF: Ruth McDonald Fund Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1992, the Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) has been providing innovative ways for area residents and businesses to give back to their community.	Not published	Varies
Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5.2a: NJ Rural Southern Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (NJ R-SPAN) Grant New jersey department of health · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Easily learn more about the Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 10 Apr 2026.	Not published	Up to $200K
North Lawndale Fresh Grant Program The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Lawndale Fresh Grant Program, managed by the Lumpkin Family Foundation, promotes health and wellness by supporting local food-related initiatives.	Not published	Varies
ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant AZ Liquidating Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant, backed by the Astrazeneca Foundation, aims to enhance health equity by funding community-based nonprofit programs.	Not published	Up to $30K
Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $490K	Not published	$490K

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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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