Food Security Grants
Last updated November 9, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 489 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 1,029
- from 800 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $10K–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $118.1M
- across 489 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 53
- 50 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Backyard Giving Grants CHS Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Up to $5K The Backyard Giving Grants, offered by CHS Foundation, support local organizations in Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties with funding up to $5,000. | |
| Community Grants Program Junior League of Palo Alto - Mid Peninsula · Foundation ~November · $5K – $100K To create strategic partnerships with local nonprofits to drive meaningful impact in the community while developing member leadership and volunteer opportunities. | |
| JBF Do Good Grant The Joe Burrow Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $10K The JBF Do Good Grant, established by the Joe Burrow Foundation, aims to support innovative projects that assist underprivileged children, particularly those facing mental health challenges and food insecurity. | |
| Claneil Foundation: Community Fund Grant Claneil Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $99K The Claneil Foundation, established in 1968 in Philadelphia, aims to enhance community health through support for non-profit organizations. | |
| Do Good Grant The Joe Burrow Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $10K JBF reviewers evaluate proposals based on: | |
| Community Impact Fund - Financial Stability and Health Programs United Way of Indian River County Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies UWIRC is accepting proposals in the following Financial Stability and Health priority areas: | |
| 2027 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Dec 4, 2026 · $1M – $30M CNIP was established to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients, including CalFresh, WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP clients. | |
| Big Green DAO Grants (Community-Led Grantmaking) Big Green · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K Big Green DAO is a decentralized, democratic grantmaking initiative where nonprofits and donors vote side-by-side as equals to determine how unrestricted funds are allocated to grassroots organizations growing food and strengthening local… | |
| Plantation Community Foundation Grants Plantation Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Plantation Community Foundation, Inc. | |
| Seed Project Foundation General Grants Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Annual grant program administered by the Seed Project Foundation to support North Texas schools and nonprofits that embrace sustainability and align with the foundation's mission of creating a more sustainable future. | |
| Emergency SNAP Relief Grants The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · $600K Emergency grants specifically designed to support small food businesses experiencing substantial decreases in SNAP/EBT revenue due to SNAP benefit disruptions. | |
| Community Needs Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including environmental conservation, mental health services, food security, and other community needs. | |
| Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Grant Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation Jan 10, 2027 · Varies The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations achieving measurable impact for individuals and families in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions, within its focus areas: Education & Skills… | |
| Annual Grant Program Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Clothes Less Traveled's annual grant program supports local nonprofits through a two-step application process. Since founding in 1997, CLT has reinvested profits into the community, awarding over $7.5 million to more than 100 charities. | |
| Grants to Charities Looking Out Foundation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · $5K – $25K Program interests include, but are not limited to: Grant decisions are normally made twice per year: | |
| Sky High Farm Grants Program Sky High Farm Inc · Foundation ~January · $2K – $30K Applications will be prioritized for those who identify as: | |
| Rockbridge Community Health Foundation Grants Rockbridge Community Health Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies The foundation supports community health initiatives through grants for lasting impact. | |
| Mini-Grant Rooted in Wyoming · Foundation ~January · Up to $1K Rooted in Wyoming offers matching mini-grants to support educational gardens, community gardens, and local food development projects across the state of Wyoming. | |
| FY27 Summer Food Service Program: Expansion, Access, Training and Start-Up (SFSP EATS) Grant for New and Existing Sponsors Dept of Education Grants · State Feb 2, 2027 · Varies Targeted state grant supporting expansion, access, training, and start-up of summer food service programs for new and existing sponsors. | |
| Upstream Fund (via Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Network · Foundation ~February · Varies A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, and other socioeconomic issues that impact health and wellbeing. | |
| Upstream Fund (Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Fresh and Healthy Food for All in Columbia County Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · Up to $8K The 'Fresh and Healthy Food for All in Columbia County' grant, backed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance access to nutritious food for vulnerable households. | |
| High Mountain Hay Fever Children's Health Fund Wet MTN Valley Community Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Community Impact Grant Hawaii Island United Way Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $25K |
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Food security grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 53 5%
- Upcoming date published
- 50 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 259 25%
- No deadline published
- 667 65%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 50 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active food security grants
- Food Bank Association of New York State 10 active
- Chef Ann Foundation 9 active
- Food and Drug Administration 9 active
- State Department of Education 6 active
- United Way of the Bay Area 6 active
- Adirondack North Country Association Inc 5 active
800 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 1,029 active food security grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of November 9, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 14 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About food security grants
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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Food Security Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do food security grants award?
Of the 1,029 food security grants Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 489 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most food security grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Food Bank Association of New York State (10), Chef Ann Foundation (9), Food and Drug Administration (9), State Department of Education (6), and United Way of the Bay Area (6). In all, 800 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are food security grants due?
Of 1,029 grants listed, 53 accept applications on a rolling basis, 50 have a published upcoming deadline, 259 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 667 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 62% fall in January–March.
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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