Food Security Grants in District of Columbia
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 2 active food security grants tagged to District of Columbia, part of 1,067 active food security grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America - Community Grants American Beverage Association · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (the industry's charitable foundation, active since 2011) awards community/matching grants to nonprofit organizations for local initiatives - recycling/waste management, food security… | |
| CSPI Food Policy Catalyst Subgrants Center for Science in the Public Interest · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and affiliate CSPI Action Fund provide subgrants through the Food Policy Catalyst initiative, seeking and supporting partnerships with community-based organizations and advocates at the… |
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About food security grants in District of Columbia
Food security grants fund initiatives that improve reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, including local food systems, community agriculture, food distribution, and programs linking residents to nutrition resources. USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds this work through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program, which brings food-system stakeholders together to address food-security needs. Feeding America, foundations, and community funders also invest in food-security solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food security grants are available?
Grants support local and regional food systems, community gardens and urban agriculture, food distribution and rescue, nutrition education, and projects that improve access to healthy food in underserved areas. USDA's Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program is a leading federal source, alongside other USDA food and nutrition programs. Foundations and the Feeding America network fund complementary food-security work.
Who funds food security initiatives?
USDA is the primary federal funder, especially through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program, which targets food-security and local food-system improvements. The Feeding America network, community foundations, and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation also support food-security programs. State agencies administer many federal nutrition dollars.
What kinds of projects do food security grants prioritize?
Federal programs like Community Food Projects favor initiatives that build self-reliant local food systems, meet the food needs of low-income communities, and bring multiple food-system stakeholders together. Strong proposals usually show community partnerships, measurable improvements in food access, and a path to sustainability beyond the grant period. Demonstrating local need with data helps applications stand out.
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