Food Security Grants

Last updated September 30, 2026

There are currently 1,067 open food security grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 521 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Open grants: 1,067; from 826 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $121.0M; across 521 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 52; 58 with a published date

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Community Chest Grant Program The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin Inc · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies The Community Chest supports programs in the health and human service area and will consider requests for: Current Priorities (due to challenging economic climate and federal funding cuts): Organizations serving children in regard to the…	October 15, 2026	Varies
Fall 2026 Grant Cycle Pisgah Health Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $250K This grant cycle prioritizes projects that advance the social determinants of health, including: PHF provides grants, program-related investments (PRI), and partnership alignment to support:	October 15, 2026	$250K
Community Grants - Partnership Grant Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation October 22, 2026 · Varies Support for projects, services, and capital requests with well-established partners. A direct relationship with the organization allows for a sustained funding partnership.	October 22, 2026	Varies
Community Grants - Catalyst Grant Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation October 22, 2026 · Up to $10K Supports new nonprofits with organizational development or the building out of a specific program.	October 22, 2026	Up to $10K
Community Grants - Capital Grant Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation October 22, 2026 · Varies One-time investment in the growth or expansion of a partner organization to meet a specific need. Supports construction, renovation, land purchase, or other capital projects or campaigns.	October 22, 2026	Varies
Youth Grant Program Vystar Foundation Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Up to $20K Grant decisions made by Foundation staff and Board of Directors based on: VyStar Foundation is the philanthropic arm of VyStar Credit Union, established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) charity.	October 31, 2026	Up to $20K
2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State November 3, 2026 · $5M – $1.3B The 2026 CNIP RFP is focused on increasing California-grown fresh fruit and vegetable purchases at Certified Farmers’ Markets and California Small Businesses by shoppers using CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and sustaining proposals in high need…	November 3, 2026	$5M – $1.3B
Community Small Grants The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation November 7, 2026 · $500 – $5K	November 7, 2026	$500 – $5K
WCE Spring Benefit Beneficiary Grant The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation November 7, 2026 · $30K	November 7, 2026	$30K
WCE Clubhouse One-Time Usage Award The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation November 7, 2026 · Varies	November 7, 2026	Varies
WCE Revue Beneficiary Grant The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation November 7, 2026 · $20K – $60K	November 7, 2026	$20K – $60K
BPI Composting Microgrants International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc · Foundation November 8, 2026 · $500 – $5K Grants can support various activities including:	November 8, 2026	$500 – $5K
School Equipment and Program Grants New England Dairy Promotion Board Inc · Foundation November 13, 2026 · Varies New England Dairy provides funding to eligible schools to support equipment and marketing needs related to expanding school meal programs including breakfast, summer meals, and serving new dairy menu items like smoothies and hot chocolate…	November 13, 2026	Varies
Community Grants Program Junior League of Palo Alto - · Foundation November 30, 2026 · $5K – $100K To create strategic partnerships with local nonprofits to drive meaningful impact in the community while developing member leadership and volunteer opportunities.	November 30, 2026	$5K – $100K
Community Impact Fund - Financial Stability and Health Programs United Way of Indian River County Inc · Foundation December 3, 2026 · Varies UWIRC is accepting proposals in the following Financial Stability and Health priority areas:	December 3, 2026	Varies
Big Green DAO Grants (Community-Led Grantmaking) Big Green · Foundation December 5, 2026 · $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…	December 5, 2026	$10K – $50K
Plantation Community Foundation Grants Plantation Community Foundation Inc · Foundation December 15, 2026 · Varies Plantation Community Foundation, Inc.	December 15, 2026	Varies
Seed Project Foundation General Grants Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation December 31, 2026 · 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.	December 31, 2026	Varies
Emergency SNAP Relief Grants The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia · Foundation December 31, 2026 · $600K Emergency grants specifically designed to support small food businesses experiencing substantial decreases in SNAP/EBT revenue due to SNAP benefit disruptions.	December 31, 2026	$600K
Community Needs Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation January 1, 2027 · Up to $10K Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including environmental conservation, mental health services, food security, and other community needs.	January 1, 2027	Up to $10K
Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Grant Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation January 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…	January 10, 2027	Varies
Annual Grant Program Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation January 15, 2027 · 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.	January 15, 2027	Varies
Sky High Farm Grants Program Sky High Farm Inc · Foundation January 20, 2027 · $2K – $30K Applications will be prioritized for those who identify as:	January 20, 2027	$2K – $30K
Rockbridge Community Health Foundation Grants Rockbridge Community · Foundation January 30, 2027 · Varies The foundation supports community health initiatives through grants for lasting impact.	January 30, 2027	Varies

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Food security grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 52 5%
Upcoming date published: 58 5%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 263 25%
No deadline published: 694 65%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 58 grants with a published date, by quarter.

43%

Jan–Mar

Apr–Jun

Jul–Sep

47%

Oct–Dec

Funders with the most open food security grants

826 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,067 open food security grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 30, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 16 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

Browse food security grants available to organizations in 25 states.

Related grant categories

Food Grants for Nonprofits 115 Grants for Food Pantries 76

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do food security grants award?

Of the 1,067 open food security grants Grantable lists as of September 30, 2026, 521 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 open listings, the most active funders are Food Bank Association of (10), Chef Ann Foundation (9), Food and Drug Administration (9), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (6), and State Department of Education (6). In all, 826 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are food security grants due?

Of 1,067 open grants, 52 accept applications on a rolling basis, 58 have a published upcoming deadline, 263 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 694 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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