One‑Time Supplemental Funds for Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Please make sure to check out the several grant opportunities such as The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundations' two new grant application's using this spreadsheet of food-related funding opportunities.

Safe Routes to School is offering $500 or $1,000 mini‑grants to help schools and communities celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on November 14, 2025, honoring her historic walk as the first Black student to attend an all‑white elementary school in New Orleans. Apply by August 22, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Healthy Eating Research is offering a rapid-response funding opportunity for studies that evaluate the impact of recent nutrition policy changes on low-income and racially diverse families. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for projects lasting up to 10 months, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

The Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program provides $10,000 over two years to support community-based initiatives focused on reducing mental health and substance use disparities among youth of color. Applications open August 21 and close September 30 each year.

Applications for the Local Food Program for SY 2025-26 are now open. Participating sponsors must apply through GAINSby Thursday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. This competitive funding opportunity supports the purchase of Colorado grown, raised or processed products.

All eligible applications, EOP, MOUs, and Implementation plans received by Tuesday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM MST will be reviewed by the grant selection committee (GSC). Learn more.