Newman's Own Launches $1.4M Food Justice for Kids Prize
March 10, 2026 · 2 min read
David Almeida
Newman's Own Foundation has partnered with Humanitix, the Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Hunger to Health Collaboratory to launch the 2026 Food Justice for Kids Prize — a $1.4 million grant program that will fund up to 14 organizations working to improve children's access to nutritious, culturally relevant food.
Each grant awards up to $100,000 over two years, with potential for an additional $50,000 in year two. Applications are open now through April 28, 2026.
Two Priority Tracks
The Prize targets two areas. The Indigenous Food Justice track funds projects supporting food sovereignty — kids engaging with, growing, gathering, and cooking Indigenous foods, plus policy work protecting Native food systems. The Nutrition Education and School Food track supports programs that teach healthy eating and improve school meal quality.
Newman's Own and Humanitix will each fund up to five grants. The Kendall Foundation will fund up to two New England-based organizations, and the Hunger to Health Collaboratory will fund up to two grants focused on policy work.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, federally recognized Tribes and tribal governments, public schools and school districts, and governmental entities. Organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor also qualify. Nominations close April 21; full applications close April 28 at 1:00 PM ET.
Winners will be announced in September or October 2026 and invited to the Hunger to Health Collaboratory Fall Summit in Washington, D.C., on October 29, with travel and lodging covered.
A Growing Food Justice Funding Landscape
This Prize arrives alongside related opportunities: First Nations Development Institute grants for Native food sovereignty (deadline March 17), and USDA community food programs. Organizations serving kids through food access, nutrition education, or Indigenous foodways should apply across multiple programs simultaneously.
Granted can help food justice organizations discover and compare foundation grants with overlapping eligibility windows.