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.

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.

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation goes beyond food aid to create lasting change. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships and volunteer action, Stop Hunger tackles the root causes of food insecurity.

In 2025, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and the Hunger Center awarded grants to 131 programs representing 118 communities in 37 states plus the District of Columbia. Collectively, these programs provided an estimated 22,000 backpacks full of shelf-stable food items for students to take home for the weekend or holidays when school meals are not served.

Since 2006, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has been a driving force behind weekend and holiday hunger relief for students across the U.S. Through support of food backpack programs, the Foundation partners with local food banks and schools to discreetly provide K-12 students with backpacks filled with nutritious, shelf-stable meals. These backpacks are distributed in safe, familiar settings – typically on the last school day before a weekend or school break – ensuring that all children who rely on free or reduced-price school meals don’t go hungry when school is out.

K-12 Backpack Grant

The K-12 Backpack Grant is an initiative launched by the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and administered in partnership with the Congressional Hunger Center to support community backpack programs. Grants of $1,000 will be issued to community organizations with established backpack feeding programs that provide students with shelf-stable, nutritious meals when school is out of session.

The Big Bets Fellowship: Economic Opportunity in the United States is a transformative 4-month program designed to empower emerging leaders to tackle economic challenges head-on. With a focus on innovative solutions for job creation, affordable housing, and equitable access to resources, the fellowship equips participants with essential skills and a supportive network. The initiative aims to drive systemic change and promote sustainable economic prosperity, addressing inequalities while fostering resilient communities across the nation.

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.

The Oak Foundation Grant supports not-for-profit organizations worldwide aiming to create a safer, fairer, and sustainable future. With a commitment to social justice, the foundation encourages innovative approaches and long-term partnerships. Grants range from USD 25,000 to USD 10 million, focusing on projects that address root causes, ensure sustainability, and foster collaboration. The foundation emphasizes inclusivity and flexibility, aiming to build resilient organizations capable of making lasting impacts.

Request for Proposals: Launchpad Funds

Background

Coefficient Giving is increasing its giving, primarily to prepare for the billions of dollars in new philanthropic capital that may become available in the coming years. Our increased giving in global health and wellbeing is a temporary surge, with two objectives: to smooth funding and pull forward initiatives we expect to be cost-effective, and to help create an ecosystem of regrantors and implementers with the capacity to allocate this new money as cost-effectively as possible. Additional context on our scaling is provided in this blog post. 

With new potential capital on the way, we want to increase the supply of actionable and fundable plans to address some of the world’s hardest problems. We’re looking for specific, credible strategies to convert funding into measurable progress. Our ideal funds are:

However, we are also open to funds that are thematic and don’t have a quantified goal — for example, a fund organized around a promising type of intervention. Such funds still need to be led by a single, identifiable person who is accountable for the fund’s direction.

Through this request for EOIs, we aim to seed or scale Launchpad Funds that can grow to $100m+ over the next few years. We don’t seek scale for its own sake; it is a proxy for the ambition of the fund, and a signal that the problem is large and tractable enough to justify deploying significantly more capital over time.

What we will fund

• We expect to support established ideas that have either not yet secured anchor support or could significantly scale beyond their existing level of funding.
• This funding can cover operating expenses, but we expect most of it to be used for activities that make progress on the fund’s goals — whether through regranting or direct implementation.
• For exceptional proposals, we may consider funding levels beyond $50m. We anticipate higher funding levels will involve more thought partnership from our team.
• While we don’t expect to make grants longer than 36 months, funded proposals may later be considered for additional funding beyond the initial period.

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

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.

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.