Durham County Food Security Grants
Funding Amount
$20,000 - $50,000
Deadline
October 26, 2026
25 days left
Grant Type
government
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 26, 2026
- Tracked since
- September 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
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Eligible organizations
- Nonprofits
Geography
- North Carolina
- Within Durham County to improve food security
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
Durham County Government and Durham County Cooperative Extension are accepting Food Security Grant applications for the 2027 calendar year. A total of $250,000 is available, in grants of $20,000 to $50,000, to an expected five to ten organizations for a 12-month program beginning January 2027.
Projects may provide direct food assistance, help residents access nutrition programs, build organizational capacity, improve coordination between providers, or offer training in growing or preparing food.
Applications are due Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Recipients are announced in mid-November 2026.
Full eligibility text
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that work within Durham County to improve food security for Durham households and are not currently receiving this grant.
How to Apply
Apply online through the link on the Durham County Food Security Grants page; instructions are available in English and Spanish. The deadline is October 26, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Questions go to Raina Goldstein Bunnag, Food Security Coordinator, at rbunnag@dconc.gov or 919-560-9228.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Food security
- Hunger
- Nutrition
Project Locations
- NC
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