Food as Medicine
The Elevance Health Foundation Food as Medicine grant funds nonprofits improving nutrition access and health outcomes for U.S. communities facing food insecurity, with a focus on measurable, innovative, and scalable solutions.
Funder: Elevance Health Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grant range is open; typical award duration is 1–3 years. Funding is based on program needs and proposed impact.
Summary: Supports nonprofits improving access to nutritious food and health outcomes for U.S. communities facing food and nutrition insecurity.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits under IRS subsections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3).
Description
The Elevance Health Foundation's Food as Medicine grant program funds nonprofit organizations working to address food and nutrition insecurity in the United States. The grant emphasizes the importance of consistent access to nutritious food in maintaining health and reducing the risk of diet-related chronic diseases. It encourages collaboration between nonprofits and healthcare organizations to improve clinical outcomes, expand access to healthy food, and promote whole-person care. The Foundation is particularly interested in programs that can demonstrate measurable improvements in health outcomes for at-risk populations and that offer innovative, scalable, and culturally relevant solutions.
