Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation Grant 2026: Funding Opportunity for Nonprofits in Nutrition, Food Access and Culinary Arts
The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation Grant invites qualified nonprofit organizations to apply for funding supporting nutrition education, food access, and culinary arts careers. Eligible organizations can submit grant proposals for consideration for awards in 2027.
Overview
The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation Grant provides funding support to qualified nonprofit organizations whose primary missions align with the Foundation's charitable priorities. The current grant cycle focuses on three key areas:
- Nutrition education initiatives
- Programs improving access to food
- Work advancing careers in the culinary arts
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific requirements to be considered for funding:
- Must hold qualified 501(c)(3) status.
- Must have a primary mission aligned with the Foundation's charitable purpose and work primarily in at least one of the three funding areas.
- Must be able to provide organizational and financial information, including a grant proposal and annual operating budget.
Benefits
Grant awards support nonprofit projects and programs within the designated focus areas, with requested amounts determined by the organization's needs, financial context, and project scale for consideration for awards in 2027.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Foundation's online grant request form. Applicants must provide organizational details, contact information, the requested grant amount, and an uploaded grant proposal containing a brief history, operating budget, and explicit alignment with the Foundation's focus areas.
For questions regarding the application, inquiries can be directed to [email protected].
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by November 1, 2026.