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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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Raising $1 Million to Give $1 Million!

The Foundation is asking all Academy leaders, members, students and affiliated organizations to come together and support this effort that will raise $1 million over the next three years to build Foundation resources and enable us to award $1 million in scholarships annually!

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2023 Foundation Scholarship Recipients Say Thanks!

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Disaster Relief Fund

Disaster Relief FundThe Academy Foundation Disaster Relief Fund was established to support the personal and professional life-rebuilding efforts of Academy members and other nutrition and dietetics professionals and students who have been affected by disasters.

Academy members, nutrition and dietetics students, and credentialed food and nutrition professionals living in states affected by Hurricane Helene, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, who have suffered property damage or loss are able to apply for financial assistance. For full disaster relief assistance eligibility and information on how to apply, click here.

If you would like to support your colleagues affected by Hurricane Helene to help provide financial assistance to those who need it the most, you are able to donate here by selecting the Disaster Relief Fund as an option.

Over the years, through the support of members like you and CDR, our Foundation has been able to provide more than $260,000 to support life and professional rebuilding efforts of 175 credentialed nutrition and dietetics professionals who suffered loss at the hands of a disaster.