5,955 foundations$14.7B total annual giving$8K median grant65 states with funders
Discover 5,955 grantmaking foundations funding food & nutrition programs, with combined annual giving of $14.7B. The median grant size for food & nutrition is $8K.
Food & Nutrition Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
5,955
Total Annual Giving
$14.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$109.3B
Median Grant Size
$8K
States with Funders
65
Total Grants on Record
0
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Health careBehavioral health and mental healthAccess to health care for under-insured and uninsured people+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must provide proof of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) and Section 509(a) of the IRS Code; serve one or more of AllOne Charities' 13 eligible Pennsylvania counties; employ at least one paid staff person; and have two years of audited financial statements or articulate acceptable financial and governance controls. Requests for general operating funds, annual fund campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments, scholarships, event sponsorships, research and planning projects, individual requests, political activities, animal-related programming, and other listed exclusions are not eligible.
Equitable access to careInsurance enrollment and access to careMental health+9 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code or organizations recognized as instrumentalities of state or local government. Programs must directly benefit people who live or work in one of the 25 communities served by the foundation. The foundation does not fund individuals, endowments, fundraising drives or events, debt retirement, operating deficits, direct legislative influence, political activities or candidates, or programs customarily operated by Massachusetts hospitals. Organizations may not discriminate in service provision.
Equitable access to careInsurance enrollmentAccess to healthcare+9 more
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit and government organizations serving the MetroWest region may apply. Proposals must align with the foundation's funding priorities. Applications require organizational and project information, a budget and budget narrative, project narrative, logic model, and supporting documents. Proposals involving schools must include a letter of collaboration from the superintendent.
Food security and nutrition accessHealth care accessMental health and behavioral health access+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or operate under fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit; have operated for at least three years; provide year-round programming; align with the Boston Foundation's strategic vision; comply with nondiscrimination requirements; respond to essential needs that restore health, wellness, safety, and belonging; and not have received a Safety Net Grant in 2026. Eligible organizations primarily serve historically excluded communities in the specified Greater Boston counties. Grants do not support capital construction, endowments, medical or academic research, scholarships, sectarian or religious purposes, political candidates, private non-operating foundations, 501(c)(4) organizations, certain Type III supporting organizations, or individuals.
Geriatric education and trainingFinancial security and basic needsHousing security and eviction prevention+6 more
Who can apply: Supports organizations meeting the needs of New York City’s older adults, with interest in reaching diverse older-adult populations in all five boroughs. Proposals should address an eligible project need and include a target population, project activities and timeline, goals and objectives, evaluation procedures, project budget, audited financial statements, organizational budgets, and funding-source information. NYFE generally does not fund general operating expenses and will not fund direct financial assistance or grants to individuals. NYFE has special interest in pilot programs that demonstrate success and a path beyond start-up funding.
Who can apply: Applicants should focus on unmet needs among underserved or vulnerable populations, define the project and population served, collaborate with St. Charles Health System and other organizations, demonstrate innovation and potential impact, use quality indicators and report outcomes, and plan for self-sufficiency where appropriate.
The typical Food & Nutrition foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 37% of Food & Nutrition foundations actively fund new organizations, and 74% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food & Nutrition Grants
How many foundations fund food & nutrition?
There are 5,955 grantmaking foundations that fund food & nutrition programs across 65 states.
What is the median grant size for food & nutrition?
The median grant from foundations funding food & nutrition is $8K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest food & nutrition foundations?
The largest foundations funding food & nutrition by annual giving include Feeding America, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC, The Houston Food Bank, with combined giving of $5.4B.
Which states have the most food & nutrition funders?
The states with the most food & nutrition foundations are California (568), Texas (404), New York (386). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find food & nutrition grants for my nonprofit?
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