Diversity Mini-Grants
The Academy's Diversity Mini-Grants provide $100 - $1,000 grants to support Affiliate outreach to students and professionals from underrepresented groups within the dietetics profession.
Diversity Awards and Grants
The Academy values and respects the diverse viewpoints and individual differences of all people. The Academy's mission and vision are most effectively realized through the promotion of a diverse membership that reflects cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, geographical, political, educational, experiential and philosophical characteristics of the public it services. The Academy actively identifies and offers opportunities to individuals with varied skills, talents, abilities, ideas, disabilities, backgrounds and practice expertise.
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Diversity Leaders Program
In accordance with the Academy's strategic vision and mission, the Diversity Leaders Program supports Active members from underrepresented groups within the dietetics profession. Four leaders are selected to participate in a two-year leadership program and are provided mentorship, leadership training and networking.
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Diversity Promotion Grant
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Diversity Promotion Grant provides $10,000 to support minority recruitment and retention projects by accredited dietetic education programs.
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Diversity Action Award
A $1,000 award is given to an educational institution, Affiliate dietetic association, dietetic practice group or other recognized Academy group in recognition of past accomplishments unless the Diversity Committee determines that there is no program that merits the award.