Food Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 22, 2026
Grantable tracks 114 active food grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 32 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 114
- from 97 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $5,000–$25K
- Total listed funding
- $17.4M
- across 32 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 10 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Agency Grant Request Charity Circle of Murfreesboro · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| 2026-28 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Subgrant SCDE Grant Opportunities · State Nov 20, 2026 · $38.5M Funding assistance for equipment for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). School Food Authorities (SFA) may apply on behalf of schools currently participating in NSLP. | |
| 2026 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State Dec 4, 2026 · Varies Grant program supporting local agriculture and seafood initiatives under the Department of Environmental Management, Bureau of Natural Resources. | |
| Mrs. Santa Afro Charities Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Since the 1950s, AFRO News and Afro Charities have served thousands of families in the Baltimore area, providing food, clothes, and toys for children during the holidays. | |
| euphoria Grant Program Local Boys Do Good · Foundation ~January · Varies Since euphoria's inception in 2006, the festival has received over 150 grant applications and funded projects for more than 40 charitable organizations. In 2024, a record $103,000 was distributed across 8 organizations. | |
| Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC - Community Grants Program Les Dames Descoffier of Washington DC · Foundation ~February · $2K – $5K Each year, grants are awarded to tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations making a significant difference in the community through food and hospitality. | |
| Annual Competitive Grants - General Operating Support United Midcoast Charities Inc · Foundation ~March · $1K – $25K Funding that can be used in any way the organization needs, allowing grantees to nimbly meet challenges throughout the year and apply funding as needed to accomplish their mission. | |
| Annual Competitive Grants - Program Grant United Midcoast Charities Inc · Foundation ~March · $1K – $25K Funding for agencies whose mission is broader than UMC's focus areas, but one or more programs fall securely within them. This allows organizations to seek funding for specific programs aligned with UMC's priorities. | |
| National School Lunch Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Assist schools and residential child care institutions in providing lunches to school children. Funds are to be used to help offset cost of producing the meal. | |
| Conservation Fund - Transporting Healthy Food Grants Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Grant program to strengthen transportation and distribution of fresh, local produce and other healthy food to underserved communities. | |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Donations Grant Hormel Foods Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Hormel Foods Corporation is dedicated to making a positive impact through its charitable initiatives, primarily focused on food security, community support, and educational programming. | |
| Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Service Contract Areawide Aging Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| CACF Community Trust Grants Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awards annual Community Trust Grants to nonprofit organizations serving the River Region — Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties. | |
| United Way Of The Bluegrass: Basic Needs Grant - Local United Way of the Bluegrass Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Fund will support two separate Grants: the Single-County (or “Local”) Basic Needs Grant and the Multi-County (or “Regional”) Basic Needs Grant._ United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is committed to fighting for the education… | |
| Kilpatrick Memorial Trust Grant Dr George H Kilpatrick Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Kilpatrick Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations, particularly those serving the San Antonio metropolitan area. It focuses on helping vulnerable individuals with food, shelter, and social service needs. | |
| Jewish Assistance Fund Financial Assistance Grants JEWISH FAMILY ASSISTANCE FUND dba JEWISH ASSISTANCE FUND · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Jewish Assistance Fund provides immediate financial assistance grants with no repayment requirement to Jewish individuals and families in Western Pennsylvania experiencing financial hardship. | |
| The Rides and Meals Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Okra Project and Uber bring rides and meals support to Black transgender individuals with assistance to safe transportation and convenient and enriching meals. | |
| LIFE Center Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The LIFE Center Fund Grant, established by the Oregon Community Foundation in 2005, provides crucial support through two-year grants of up to $10,000 per year for food, clothing, and hygiene assistance to residents in North, Northeast, and… | |
| Day-End Dough-Nation® Program Grant Panera Bread Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Day-End Dough-Nation® Program by Panera Bread exemplifies community generosity through the donation of unsold bakery products to local charities. | |
| CMCF Penny's Way, Food & Clothing Funds Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Penny's Way, Food & Clothing Funds (Central Montcalm Community Foundation, MI) provide financial assistance to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that distribute food and clothing to those in need within Montcalm County. | |
| Special Programs for the Aging (Title III, Part C1): Nutrition Services (IL) Grant Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Special Programs for the Aging (Title III, Part C1) in Illinois offer essential nutrition services, providing at least one hot meal daily to participants, five days a week. | |
| Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Grant The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Philadelphia has tremendous food assets and opportunities for individual and collective action. We know that food justice is health justice. | |
| Mardag Foundation: Responsive Grant Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means by which to give back to and strengthen her… | |
| Food Security Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Special grant program administered by Arkansas Community Foundation focused on food security issues. |
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Food grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 10 9%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 19 17%
- No deadline published
- 81 71%
Only 10 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active food grants for nonprofits
- State Department of Education 5 active
- Adirondack North Country Association Inc 3 active
- United Midcoast Charities Inc 3 active
- Ageguide Northeastern Illinois Area on Aging 2 active
- Central Montcalm Community Foundation 2 active
- Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan 2 active
97 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 114 active food grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 22, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About food grants for nonprofits
Food grants for nonprofits fund a wide range of work to feed communities, from emergency food and meal programs to nutrition education, food rescue, and local food systems. USDA is the leading federal funder through programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The Feeding America network, corporate funders like the Walmart Foundation, and community foundations provide additional food-program grants.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow food grants for nonprofits down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
Food Grants for Nonprofits by state
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Top funders for food grants for nonprofits
Foundations and grantmakers active in food, agriculture & nutrition — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Hampshire Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE $16.5M given/yr
- Food Research & Action Center Washington, DC $13.0M given/yr
- Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc Goleta, CA $7.5M given/yr
- Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Inc Sault Sainte Marie, MI $7.1M given/yr
- Lineage Foundation for Good Novi, MI $6.9M given/yr
- Hunger Solutions New York Inc Albany, NY $6.0M given/yr
- Meals on Wheels America Arlington, VA $5.0M given/yr
- Food Allergy Research & Education Inc McLean, VA $4.3M given/yr
- Edinburg Child Care Inc Edinburg, TX $4.1M given/yr
- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Washington, DC $3.3M given/yr
- Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation Raleigh, NC $2.4M given/yr
- Field to Market Washington, DC $2.0M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do food grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 114 food grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 32 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $25K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most food grants for nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are State Department of Education (5), Adirondack North Country Association Inc (3), United Midcoast Charities Inc (3), Ageguide Northeastern Illinois Area on Aging (2), and Central Montcalm Community Foundation (2). In all, 97 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are food grants for nonprofits due?
Of 114 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 10 have a published upcoming deadline, 19 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 81 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What food grants are available for nonprofits?
Nonprofits can pursue grants for food purchasing and distribution, meal programs, food rescue, nutrition education, cold storage and equipment, and local food-system projects. USDA programs including TEFAP and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are major federal sources, complemented by the Feeding America network and private foundations. The right fit depends on whether your need is food, equipment, programming, or operations.
Who funds food programs for nonprofits?
USDA is the primary federal funder, supporting emergency food via TEFAP and local food systems via the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Community Food Projects grant. The Feeding America network distributes food and grants to member food banks and partner agencies, and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation fund food rescue and infrastructure. Community foundations and state agencies provide further support.
How should a nonprofit choose the right food grant to apply for?
Match the funder to your specific need: partner with your regional food bank and state TEFAP agency for ongoing food supply, pursue Walmart Foundation or Feeding America capacity grants for equipment and food rescue, and apply for USDA Community Food Projects funding for local food-system initiatives. Read each program's eligibility and priorities carefully, since federal dollars often flow through state or food-bank intermediaries rather than directly. Aligning your proposal with the funder's stated goals improves your odds.
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