Food Security Grants
Last updated October 20, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,044 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 34 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 499 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 1,044
- from 808 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $10K–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $118.3M
- across 499 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 53
- 63 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Nov 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… | |
| Community Small Grants The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation ~November · $500 – $5K | |
| WCE Spring Benefit Beneficiary Grant The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation ~November · $30K | |
| WCE Clubhouse One-Time Usage Award The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation Nov 7, 2026 · Varies | |
| WCE Revue Beneficiary Grant The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation ~November · $20K – $60K | |
| BPI Composting Microgrants International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc · Foundation ~November · $500 – $5K Grants can support various activities including: | |
| School Equipment and Program Grants New England Dairy Promotion Board Inc · Foundation ~November · 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… | |
| Lam Research Foundation Grants - 2027 Open Call (Cycle 1) Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The Lam Research Foundation runs two open-call grant cycles a year. The first 2027 cycle opened October 1, 2026 and closes November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Denver Broncos Foundation Community Grant Denver Broncos Foundation · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The Denver Broncos Foundation makes Community Grants to Colorado organizations for youth-serving programs and projects in four priority areas: Applications are reviewed and approved quarterly, after each funding cycle's submission deadline. | |
| 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: | |
| 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: |
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Food security grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 53 5%
- Upcoming date published
- 63 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 259 25%
- No deadline published
- 669 64%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 63 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
808 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 1,044 active food security grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 20, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 13 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 23 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do food security grants award?
Of the 1,044 food security grants Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 499 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, 808 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are food security grants due?
Of 1,044 grants listed, 53 accept applications on a rolling basis, 63 have a published upcoming deadline, 259 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 669 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% 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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