Colansa Fund for Healthy Food Environments in Latin America 2026

Overview

The Colansa Fund for Healthy Food Environments in Latin America 2026 provides financial support for national-level projects executed by a single organization. The initiative is administered by Colansa, a community of practice composed of civil society professionals and academic organizations dedicated to improving nutrition and health and contributing to sustainable, equitable, and inclusive food systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Who can apply

Applicants must be local civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, research centers, or academic institutions that are legally constituted in one of 14 eligible countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, or Venezuela. Entities must have a minimum age of six months as a formalized legal entity and demonstrate operations in their country through public documents.

Additional eligibility criteria include having an institutional mission aligned with promoting healthy food systems and sustainable food environments, such as nutrition, food security, school feeding, or the human right to food, along with demonstrated experience in related areas. Colansa member organizations are eligible to apply provided they are not members of the Colansa Board of Directors, though prior membership in Colansa is not mandatory. Applications from individual persons are not accepted.

What you get

The funding opportunity offers two distinct tracks. The research track provides up to US$130,000 per project for research centers and academic institutions generating evidence to inform public policy, with up to two projects funded. The advocacy track offers up to US$100,000 per project for civil society and community-based organizations advancing evidence-based public policies, supporting implementation for up to 18 months, with up to two projects funded.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. São Paulo time, which corresponds to UTC-3.