Best Food Grants for Nonprofits in Nevada

Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $10M working on food insecurity and feeding programs can seek US $2,500 - US $7,500 to start or expand services. Charis Fund supports small to medium agencies addressing hunger alongside housing, homelessness, at-risk youth, mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) meal programs serving people facing food insecurity in Nevada and nearby states can receive US $500 - US $5,000 to expand facilities, buy equipment, and source nutritious ingredients. Grants from Salad and Go Charities help strengthen community-based hunger relief and improve access to affordable, nutrient-dense food for underserved populations.

Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing mental health or substance use disorders can apply for Elevance Health Foundation’s Behavioral Health Grant to expand treatment, prevention, and early-intervention programs. National and local initiatives that reduce loneliness, support whole-person health, and deliver scalable, culturally relevant behavioral health services may be competitive, including programs that intersect with food access and related social needs.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) was established in 2007 to support veterans facing challenges that traditional systems could not fully address. From its earliest days, DVNF has been focused on closing critical gaps in care and providing resources that help veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.

Guided by this commitment, DVNF developed its Health & Comfort programs, offering emergency financial assistance, housing transition support, food assistance, comfort kits, and wellness initiatives. These programs are designed to meet veterans where they are and to provide practical solutions that restore hope and stability. Today, DVNF continues to grow as a trusted national nonprofit. Every day, our team works with a clear purpose: to change lives for the men and women who have served our country.

Veterans Food Assistance Program

It is our goal to ensure that no veteran goes hungry by providing essential food assistance and household support, fostering stability and well-being in the lives of our veterans and their families.

The Veterans Food Assistance Program (VFAP) is designed to provide a one-time grant of essential food and household support to veterans and their families, ensuring no veteran goes hungry. With the rising cost of living, especially food prices due to inflation, this program offers a much-needed lifeline to those who have served our country. Once approved, the DVNF program team will handle the shopping for you.

The Veterans Food Assistance Program provides a one-time grant per household to support different family sizes, given the rising cost of food:

• Married Veterans Grant Allowance
  • Married - No Children up to $250
  • Married - 1 Child up to $300
  • Married - 2 Children up to $450
  • Married - 3+ Children up to $500
• Single Veterans Grant Allowance
  • Single - No Children up to $200
  • Single - 1 Child up to $300
  • Single - 2 Children up to $350
  • Single - 3+ Children up to $450

The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Grant supports local non-profits in Las Vegas, focusing on health and wellness, education, youth sports, and military and first responders. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it aims to make a sustainable impact through community programming and direct grants, awarding up to $20,000 per grant cycle. Eligible organizations must be qualified 501(c)(3) entities and may only submit one application per cycle, ensuring focused support for community-driven initiatives.

The Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Incubation Fund RFP invites organizations to submit innovative proposals aimed at ending hunger. With flexible funding ranging from $50,000 to $300,000, this initiative encourages diverse ideas, whether small or large-scale. Organizations are required to have a panel of advisors with lived experience and must operate within the U.S. This grant focuses on creating sustainable solutions, ensuring communities can achieve self-sufficiency in food access.

Nevada organizations improving healthcare access, food security, and economic vitality can access funding through American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund, with awards up to US $500,000. For-profit and nonprofit entities operating in the U.S. or Puerto Rico that serve under-resourced communities may be eligible, including those running food access and nutrition initiatives.

Nevada school districts and community-based organizations running federal child nutrition programs can get funding for equipment and supplies that expand meal access. Share Our Strength provides support to increase participation in the School Breakfast Program, non-congregate summer meals, and other federal nutrition programs, with a focus on under-resourced and marginalized communities across the U.S.

Nevada 501(c)(3) and charitable organizations addressing food access, nutrition, and related anti-poverty efforts may be eligible for this support. Grants from Journey for Good Foundation help food and nutrition nonprofits across North America combat hunger, provide education and workforce training, and offer holistic services including housing, job readiness, and veteran-focused programs.

Nonprofit organizations focused on food access, hunger, or environmental stewardship in communities near Whole Foods Market stores, including Nevada, can seek biannual program support. With a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market provides grants to verified 501(c)(3) and equivalent charities through its Community Engagement Portal.

Grants from The Reinvestment Fund help Nevada food access and hunger organizations expand healthy food retail and strengthen food delivery and distribution services. Eligible applicants include for-profit, nonprofit, and cooperatively owned food retailers and food enterprises, plus governments and higher education institutions, with awards from US $20,000 - US $250,000 for planning or implementation, and separate technical assistance support.

Food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters that are registered nonprofits and operate food access or shelter programs can apply for UNICO Foundation’s Ralph J. Torraco Food Bank/Shelter Fund Grant. Focused on food access and hunger, eligible programs must be in the U.S., use funds 100% for direct food or shelter, and serve low-income or vulnerable people.

Nonprofits, public schools, tribes, and eligible government entities in Nevada working on food access and hunger for children under 18 can receive up to US $100,000 over two years for existing programs. Grants from Newmans Own Foundation help organizations advancing Indigenous food justice or nutrition education and school food across the U.S. and its territories, including Nevada.

Nonprofit organizations addressing food access and hunger in Nevada can seek up to US $25,000 to support programs that improve health through nutrition and related services. McKesson Foundation funds initiatives across the U.S. and Canada that advance health equity, including medicine and food access, disaster response, and support for underserved communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nevada with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for social service initiatives, including food access and hunger programs. Funding can support program, capital, or general operations for proven, scalable efforts serving large populations in the U.S.

Nonprofit organizations in Nevada providing food access, food distribution, food rescue, or nutrition education can apply for Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation’s Fighting Hunger Grants, with awards up to US $10,000 per program. U.S. and Canadian organizations addressing community hunger through direct services or education may be eligible.

Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working on food access, health, education, or community programs can seek support for food pantries, meal programs, and related services. Nevada food and hunger organizations may be eligible for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants, which also back healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.

Nevada nonprofits addressing food access, hunger, and basic human needs can access funding through the American Electric Power Foundation for programs that provide emergency shelter, affordable housing, and hunger relief. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities or public entities within AEP’s broader service territory or with regional or national reach benefiting its customers.

Nevada food access and hunger nonprofits can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for programs improving food security and related community services. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations may request project, general operating, or capital support addressing hunger, poverty, economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief for underserved individuals and families.

Nonprofit and mission-driven healthy food retailers and enterprises improving food access in underserved Nevada communities can seek US $200,000 - US $3,000,000 for projects and technical assistance. The Reinvestment Fund’s America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative supports efforts that strengthen food supply chain resiliency, create and preserve quality jobs, and help revitalize low-income areas.

Nevada nonprofits and community groups with active .ORG websites working on food access, hunger, health, education, equity, environment, or community building can apply for the global .ORG Impact Awards. Administered by Public Interest Registry, finalists and winners receive recognition, promotion, and up to US $50,000 directed to a nonprofit of their choice.

Better Food Policy Fund 

Since its inception, the Better Food Policy Fund has set its strategic direction in a participatory fashion. We are intentionally building capacity for engagement to ensure the Fund aligns with the needs of food policy council stakeholders.   

Thus far, the Fund has engaged 300+ food policy council stakeholders to help co-develop the Fund. We are immensely grateful for the individuals who helped shape the initial direction of this fund. We view this growing stakeholder audience as the people to whom the Fund’s governing body, the Independent Advisory Committee, is ultimately accountable.

Grantmaking

The Better Food Policy Fund invests in US-based food policy councils, empowering community and government collaboration for progressive food policy. We utilize participatory processes to enhance equity and redistribute power in the funding landscape. We seek to celebrate and uplift the work of food policy councils, and believe every food policy council is worthy of financial support.

We define “food policy councils” as councils, networks, coalitions, or other groups working across boundaries at the tribal, municipal, county, state, or regional level.  

We support actions aimed at ensuring an enabling environment for policy change, such as: 

• increasing levels of inclusive and equitable stakeholder engagement in public processes
• engaging systems thinking when tackling complex food system challenges
• facilitating collaboration with and across local government agencies and departments 
• developing or revising local policies and plans  

We define “better food policy” as practices, procedures, ordinances, laws, etc. of governing institutions which strengthen community-based food systems.

We define “civic collaboration” as people joining together at the intersection of community and government to address public issues.

The Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance, funded by the Agricultural Marketing Service, aim to support eligible organizations in enhancing cold storage capabilities within the food supply chain. This initiative focuses on providing essential nutrition assistance to low-income individuals through subawards to food banks and nonprofit organizations. By investing in cold storage equipment, the program seeks to improve the management and distribution of food resources, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive adequate support.

About Lions Club International FoundationLions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) provides grants that empower the service of our members. Since its inception in 1968, LCIF has awarded more than US$1.3 billion in grant funding.  Mission :Our mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian service and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding. And we fulfill it every day, everywhere we serve.Lions Club International Hunger Grant ProgramHunger Grants focus on strengthening infrastructure and providing essential equipment for Lions’ hunger-relief efforts. These grants empower Lions to support vital initiatives such as school feeding programs, food banks and feeding centers, ensuring that those in need receive the nourishment they require. These grants support infrastructure and equipment acquisition for Lions’ projects focused on alleviating hunger.Grant Examples: 

• Construction or expansion of food banks, feeding centers and food storage facilities.
• Purchase of refrigerators and freezers to store perishable food items.
• Vehicles to transport, collect and deliver food.

With a mission to strengthen communities, Ecolab Foundation provides Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits with up to US $500 annually when an eligible Ecolab employee or retiree serves on their board. Funding can support food access and hunger relief within broader community development, youth, environment, or arts-focused programs that meet the foundation’s guidelines.

Food insecurity impacts every town in America — rural, urban, and all the communities on every road in between. It affects all age groups — from children through seniors — including about one-third of college students. It happens for different reasons — a lost job, a natural disaster, a pandemic, and more.

Ann B. Zekauskas saw this food insecurity first-hand while volunteering in New York City soup kitchens, often on Thanksgiving. She knew that people go hungry every day — and that many food-insecure people are prone to obesity. Limited options often lead to food choices that are higher in calories, but lower in nutrition.

Whether it’s to aid a family that has fallen on hard times or to assist a community or a country during a crisis, we support food banks, neighborhood kitchens, and other hunger relief organizations to provide the next healthy meal to those in need.

The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation is committed to supporting qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that align with our mission and values. We welcome grant requests from nonprofit organizations seeking to make a meaningful impact in their communities in the areas of nutritional education, food access, or the advancement of cuilnary arts careers.