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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

  • June 2026 Monthly Message

    22 days ago

    Looking Ahead to a Bright and Meaningful Year Dear Colleagues and Friends, I am honored and excited to begin my year as Chair ...

  • May 2026 Monthly Message

    one month ago

    With Gratitude: Reflecting on a Year of Impact Dear Colleagues and Friends, As I close out my year as Chair of the Academy ...

  • February 2026 Monthly Message

    4 months ago

    We Did It! 🎉The Foundation is excited to share that we have raised $1,078,945 for scholarships through our Make it a ...

Exclusive FNCE® Crewneck Sweatshirt Benefiting the Foundation

Exclusive FNCE® Crewneck Sweatshirt

Stop by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation booth to shop exclusive merchandise that supports the future of nutrition and dietetics. This year we are featuring a limited-edition commemorative crewneck sweatshirt ($60), designed especially for FNCE® attendees. 

The sweatshirt features the FNCE® logo on the front and the commemorative design shown below on the back.

Wear your support proudly while making a lasting impact on the next generation of practitioners and the communities they serve. Supplies are limited – pre-purchase yours within your registration today!

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