Best Obesity Prevention Grants in Vermont

Sun Life Financial provides Vermont 501(c)(3) health nonprofits with US $25,000 - US $100,000 in programmatic funding for diabetes and oral health initiatives. Eligible projects include diabetes prevention, management, education, obesity prevention, nutrition programs, and oral disease care. Organizations working on obesity prevention in Vermont may be strong candidates.

Tribal colleges and similar eligible institutions in Vermont and nationwide can seek funding to expand informal, community-based extension projects addressing agriculture, youth, economic development, healthy lifestyles, natural resources, and obesity-related issues. Focused on community extension, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture invites applications for up to US $300,000 under the Tribal Colleges Extension Program – Capacity Applications.

Grants supporting biomedical researchers conducting obesity-related clinical trials in Vermont and other eligible U.S. locations help postdoctoral fellows transition to independent careers. The US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health offers the NHLBI K22 award with a mentored intramural phase followed by independent extramural research support at a new institution.

Postdoctoral fellows and other doctoral-level researchers in NHLBI’s intramural program seeking to transition to junior investigator roles at extramural institutions can apply for this NIH career transition award, which supports obesity and related biomedical research. With a mission to advance health research, NIH provides Vermont obesity researchers with structured deadlines for new and renewal applications through 2027.

Focused on obesity and cancer mechanisms, this National Institutes of Health opportunity invites U.S. research institutions, including those in Vermont, to study how bariatric surgery affects cancer risk. Eligible investigators can request up to US $2,500,000 to conduct R01-level clinical or translational research over multiple application cycles through 2027.

Research institutions studying obesity and cancer mechanisms, including those in Vermont, can apply for National Institutes of Health funding; awards up to US $275,000 support proof-of-concept studies on how bariatric surgery influences cancer risk. Projects should explore feasibility and exploratory development beyond established literature or previously demonstrated outcomes.

Research institutions and similar organizations studying obesity-related policies and programs in the U.S., including Vermont, can apply for time-sensitive evaluation funding from the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity supports rapid-start research on policies affecting diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and weight outcomes when uncommon, compelling study windows arise.

Postdoctoral trainees, fellows, clinical fellows, and research associates at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health can apply for University of Wisconsin - Madison Postdoctoral Grant Program awards up to US $20,000 for one-year research, education, or professional development projects. Work focused on obesity or related health issues in Wisconsin may be eligible.

Clinical research institutions treating pediatric obesity in Vermont and other U.S. jurisdictions can seek up to US $1,000,000 to test anti-obesity medication strategies for children and adolescents. National Institutes of Health funding supports consortium-based trials optimizing AOM timing, dosing, and adjunct lifestyle therapies while tracking growth, mental health, and quality of life outcomes.

Focused on pediatric obesity research, this federal opportunity invites U.S. research institutions to serve as the coordinating center for a consortium testing anti-obesity medication strategies in youth. Vermont organizations studying obesity treatment and prevention may be eligible to lead data harmonization, statistical design, central lab coordination, and multi-site trial support.

Research institutions and organizations conducting nutrition and obesity studies in Vermont can apply to establish Nutrition Obesity Research Centers, supporting core services, pilot and feasibility projects, and enrichment activities. The National Institutes of Health offers up to US $750,000 to enhance multidisciplinary research on nutrition, obesity, and related metabolic diseases; eligible Vermont-based centers may be competitive.

Nonprofit organizations in Vermont working on obesity prevention, nutrition, diabetes, or oral health access can apply for Sun Life Financial’s Health Access Heroes Awards; awards US $10,000 to support impactful community health programs. Individual changemakers may also be nominated, with donations directed to the charity of their choice in the U.S.

Research institutions and other eligible private or public sector organizations in Vermont can apply for Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s Broad Pragmatic Studies awards, offering up to US $12,000,000 for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research on obesity and related conditions. Projects must engage patients and stakeholders and may also address diabetes, pain, or other listed priority areas.

Healthcare and research organizations conducting patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research on obesity and related conditions in Vermont can apply for Broad Pragmatic Studies funding; projects must compare at least two available treatments or care strategies. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute supports high-impact studies that inform real-world treatment and care delivery decisions for patients and caregivers.

With a mission to advance patient-centered comparative effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute provides Vermont health and obesity-focused organizations with funding to implement findings from prior PCORI-funded research. Eligible implementation experts and partners can propose multicomponent projects to scale evidence-based interventions in real-world care settings, with rigorous evaluation of impacts on health care and outcomes.

Through grant-making, AIH partners with mission-aligned organizations by funding initiatives that align with our strategic objectives.

Granting Goals 

• Advance a future where healthcare and communities support whole person care, and healthy choices are accessible and effective in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease.
• Transform the way people are cared for in America by establishing lifestyle medicine and whole person care as integral components of the delivery of care in the US healthcare system

Focus Areas:

• Primary Care - Integration of whole person care
• Comprehensive Obesity Care - Integration of food is medicine
• Underserved Communities - Equitable delivery of whole person care

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running cardiovascular and metabolism programs that improve patient access, education, and outcomes can seek funding, including in Vermont. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine provides support for initiatives addressing stroke prevention in obesity, thromboembolic disease, vascular protection, caregiver support, and health disparities, with preference for measurable, system-improvement projects over event-based requests.

Focused on nursing-driven care innovation, the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, equivalent international organizations, government entities, and inclusive faith-based organizations to propose models improving health for marginalized communities. Vermont programs addressing racism-related health inequities, including obesity and chronic illness management, can seek up to US $500,000 for scalable, patient- and family-centered interventions.