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 Research Grants: Pediatric Research - Pediatric Nutrition The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper.	Not published	Varies
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: East Central Illinois The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Land, Health, Community Grant Program, formerly known as Aspiramos Juntos, focuses on fostering holistically healthy communities in the Chicago region.	Not published	$3K – $50K
School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant Illinois State Board of Education · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant aims to enhance breakfast quality and participation in public and private schools.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Delta Dental Foundation partnered with MESSA to promote access to drinking water in schools as a healthy alternative to sugary beverages.	Not published	Up to $200K
Family Fruit & Vegetable Coupon Program Produce Perks Midwest Inc · Foundation Not published · $5 – $140 Eligibility Requirements (all criteria must be met):	Not published	$5 – $140
WHF: School Garden Grants Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Garden Grant Program by Whole Kids Foundation offers $3,000 to schools and non-profits to create or enhance edible educational gardens. This initiative connects children with food, fostering curiosity and healthy eating habits.	Not published	$4K
Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Grant Harbor Point Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for underserved adults and children in the Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation Grant Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation Grant aims to enhance human health through innovative research in nutrition, organic agriculture, and complementary medicine.	Not published	Varies
Addressing Chronic Disease through Healthy Eating and Active Living (OH) Grant Public Health Fund of Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Public Health Fund of Ohio is offering grants of up to $25,000 per year over two years to support initiatives that promote healthy eating and active living in rural and Appalachian counties.	Not published	Up to $50K
HIV/AIDS Home-Delivered Meals Program Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The HIV/AIDS Home-Delivered Meals Programs provide safe, nutritious, contamination-free food and nutrition counseling to home-bound persons living with HIV/AIDS and other life challenging illnesses.	Not published	Varies
Community Nutrition Grant The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · $75K The Foundation is committed to preventing and battling food insecurity in Central Texas. Key statistics: Funding supports diverse food insecurity initiatives including:	Not published	$75K
Cooking and Gardening Strategic Impact Grants Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This specialized grant program supports cooking and gardening initiatives across Berkeley schools, promoting healthy choices, nutrition education, and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Jean Hankin Nutritional Epidemiology Research Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Jean Hankin Nutritional Epidemiology Research Grant supports doctoral students focused on nutritional epidemiology research.	Not published	$20K
Grace L. Ostenso Nutrition and Public Policy Fellowship Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is excited to be collaborating with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Research, International, and Scientific Affairs team and other stakeholders and partners to create and offer…	Not published	Varies
CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund, supported by The San Diego Foundation, provides financial assistance to California students pursuing degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Abbott Nutrition Malnutrition Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Abbott Nutrition Malnutrition Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, recognizes up to four Academy members annually who are working in hospital settings.	Not published	$2K
GF Novice Researcher Grant The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper.	Not published	Varies
AICR Investigator-Initiated Research Grant American Institute for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer.	Not published	Varies
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health with Coordination and Optimization of Resources and Partnerships (MA FRESH CORP) Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400…	Not published	Up to $50K
School Nutrition Grants (General Program) GenYOUTH Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies GENYOUth provides nutrition grants to schools to increase participation in school meal programs and address food insecurity. Grants support innovative service models including:	Not published	Varies
Nutrition Incentive Program (TX) Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity invites Grant Applications requesting funding for the NIP Project. The purpose of this program is to provide NIP Project services.	Not published	Varies
Bayer Fund: Food & Nutrition Grant Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bayer Fund: Food & Nutrition Grant supports high-quality programs that combat malnutrition and improve access to nutritious foods, particularly for underserved communities and families with young children.	Not published	Varies
Home Delivered Meals (Non-Formula and Formula) State Funding Grant Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $14.0M The Home Delivered Meals (Non-Formula and Formula) State Funding provides essential meal delivery services for homebound older adults in Illinois.	Not published	Up to $14.0M
Game On Grants (GoGo squeeZ Partnership) Action for Healthy Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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