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BROOKLYN, NY (October 7, 2026) – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the launch of the Healthy Eating Grant to fund health and nutrition education programs across Brooklyn, expanding access to culturally responsive, community-centered programming that promotes healthy eating and sustainable behavior change. Formed as a policy recommendation of the 2025 Youth Advisory Council, this grant opportunity invites eligible organizations to develop programming that equips young Brooklynites and their families with the knowledge and resources to make informed, healthy food choices. Programs may include workshops, classes, events, culinary education, and other community-based initiatives focused on health, nutrition, food equity, and food sovereignty. The application will close on December 7, 2026.
Selected organizations will receive $4,000 in matching funds to support programming across the borough. Priority will be given to programs serving Brooklyn neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity, including Brownsville, East Flatbush, East New York, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Canarsie, Crown Heights, Flatbush/Midwood, Coney Island, and Sunset Park.
Access to nutrient-dense foods promotes better health outcomes and can be helpful in the management of certain chronic conditions that are impacted by nutrition. Yet, many Brooklynites lack access to food literacy and nutrition education that can help them understand the relationship between what they eat and their overall health. The goal of the Healthy Eating Grant is to close this gap and connect education with health outcomes through workshops, community engagement, and advocacy.
“Combating food insecurity is about more than just putting food on the dinner table — it’s about equity, education, and giving communities the tools they need to thrive and support their families,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Building a healthier Brooklyn means making sure every family is empowered to make the best decision for their health when shopping for their next meal, no matter their neighborhood or income. The young people from my Youth Advisory Council understand that well, and I’m incredibly proud of them for taking on this issue and helping identify ways we can address food insecurity in their communities. I encourage all organizations doing this work every day to apply so that more Brooklynites can build healthier habits for themselves and their families.”
The Borough President’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a cohort of 20 juniors and seniors from New York City public schools working together to identify issues around Brooklyn and solve them through policy-based solutions. Through the program, which is led in partnership with Brooklyn North and Brooklyn South High School Superintendents and the Sadie Nash Leadership Project, students are learning how to organize around causes that are important to them, gain a better understanding of the institutions that govern their lives, and implement this knowledge through grassroots work in their communities.
