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Newman's Own Foundation Food Justice for Kids Prize

Newman's Own FoundationNo deadline listed

Summary

U.S. nonprofits and Tribes improving children's access to nutritious, culturally relevant food at school and in communities. The 2026 round split $1.4 million over two years among 14 recipients; it closed April 28, 2026 and no new round is open yet.

About this grant

The Food Justice for Kids Prize, run by Newman's Own Foundation with partners, awards multi-year grants to U.S. nonprofits and Tribes working so children can access, learn about and engage with nutritious, culturally relevant food at school and in communities. The 2026 round awarded $1.4 million over two years to 14 recipients; applications closed April 28, 2026 and the foundation says no grants are open right now.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Nonprofits and Tribes in the United States

Work focused on children's access to, learning about and engagement with nutritious, culturally relevant food at school and in communities (nutrition education and school food, Indigenous food justice)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Hunger
  • Youth
  • Education
  • Health

Money can be used for

  • Operating support

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