Healthy Cooking in Communities
This grant supports programs that encourage healthy cooking and eating habits to improve health and well-being in communities of all ages.
Funder: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application) | July 20, 2026 (NOFO deadline) | August 17, 2026 (Grants.gov closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award (12 months); total program up to $10,000,000; 3 awards expected.
Summary: Supports large-scale, community-based cooking and nutrition education initiatives to promote healthy eating and chronic disease prevention nationwide.
Key Information: No cost sharing/match required; strict eligibility and application formatting rules apply.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), funds a nationwide initiative to deliver recurring, hands-on cooking demonstrations and nutrition education in communities across the United States and territories. The program aims to increase practical cooking skills, nutrition literacy, and the preparation of meals aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management. Awardees will coordinate a network of regional and local partners to conduct at least 600 community cooking demonstrations over a 15-week national activation period, emphasizing skill-building, meal planning, food safety, and healthy food access. Complementary whole-health activities (e.g., screenings, counseling) are encouraged.
