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Our Academy Foundation is the only public charity, funded solely by donations, dedicated exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics students and professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lives. From scholarships and awards to research grants and disaster relief, our Foundation makes a direct impact on thousands of individuals each year.

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2023 Foundation Scholarship Recipients Say Thanks!

     

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Scholarships

Our Foundation invests in the current and next generation of food and nutrition professionals, helping to build a diverse, ample, qualified, and highly educated workforce.

Awards

Our Foundation recognizes individual Academy members and their professional excellence through numerous annual Foundation awards.
    

Grants

Our Foundation offers several annual research grants in an effort to stimulate innovation and discovery within the profession.
    

Fellowships

Our Foundation makes a positive impact on global health and nutrition by collaborating efforts with external stakeholders and the Academy's research, science and international affairs team.

Latest News

  • December 2025 Monthly Message

    one month ago

    2025 Year-in-Review: Reflecting on Impact, Growth, and the Power of Community As we approach the end of 2025, we’re filled with ...

  • August 2025 Monthly Message

    5 months ago

    Honoring Legacies, Creating Futures Dear Colleagues and Friends, August is National Make-a-Will Month – a timely opportunity ...

  • July 2025 Monthly Message

    6 months ago

    Let’s Make It a Million—Together This month, I want to take a moment to celebrate and call attention to the incredible generosity ...

The Foundation is excited to share that we have raised $1 MILLION for scholarships through our Make it a Million Scholarship Campaign!

Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign. $1 Million Raised - and Counting!

We are grateful to our donors for their generosity and support for this important initiative.

Together, we are opening doors, creating opportunity, and changing lives.