Vela Foundation Grant

Vela Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Vela Foundation
Last Updated: March 03, 2026

Summary

The Vela Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on improving nutrition and wellness in underserved communities, particularly those with annual budgets under $5 million. Preference is given to organizations operating in low-income areas and those with budgets under $3 million. The foundation aims to enhance access to healthy foods and provide nutrition education in the Greater Boston area and Gateway Cities, fostering entrepreneurial programs that promote community wellness.

Overview

About Vela Foundation The Vela Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to promoting improved nutrition and wellness in underserved communities. We support entrepreneurial programs that provide nutrition education and improve access to healthy foods.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status Organizations with annual operating budgets of approximately $5 million or less. Agencies or programs within agencies that serve people in the Greater Boston area (roughly defined as within Route 128) and/or in the Gateway Cities of Brockton, Chelsea, Fall River, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, or New Bedford and Cape Cod.