Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 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

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Zurn Foundation Grant Zurn Foundation Inc (FKA Rexnord Foundation Inc) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zurn Foundation Grant supports community well-being through financial contributions and volunteer efforts.	Not published	Varies
BCF Competitive Grants ( Annual Grants) Branford Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Branford, Connecticut, by funding organizations and projects in key focus areas such as basic needs, health, education, arts, environment, and youth…	Not published	Varies
Title III-C Home Delivered & Congregate Meals Purchase Area Development District Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for home-delivered and congregate meal programs for seniors through the Older Americans Act.	Not published	Varies
African American Unity Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The African American Unity Fund Grant, managed by the Omaha Community Foundation, supports initiatives that benefit the African American community in Omaha.	Not published	Up to $30K
Holman Enterprises Community Grants Holman Enterprises Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K Holman Enterprises Community Grants aim to support low-income communities by providing essential resources like food, housing, education, and healthcare.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores Grant DC Department of Health Community Health Administration · Foundation Not published · $500K – $750K The Equitable Food Access Initiative: Healthy Corner Stores aims to enhance food access for District residents by supporting corner stores through evidence-based strategies.	Not published	$500K – $750K
Edible Gardens Award Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund Refed Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund, managed by Refed Inc., supports innovative solutions to minimize food waste and reduce methane emissions, a cost-effective strategy for climate action.	Not published	$50K – $250K
United Tompkins Community Impact Fund Grant United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Tompkins Community Impact Fund, managed by the United Way of Tompkins County, supports essential health and human services in Tompkins County.	Not published	Varies
Urban Agriculture Resilience Grant Program American Public Gardens Association · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2020, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and the American Public Gardens Association (the Association) initiated the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Fund Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Most diverse funding opportunity from CFOV reaching all eight-county service area, supporting projects addressing needs to improve quality of life in Ohio Valley.	Not published	Varies
Galloway Ridge Charitable Fund Community Grants Galloway Ridge Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K The Charitable Fund has awarded grants for four consecutive years (as of 2010).	Not published	$70K
UWDOR: Community Fund Grants United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Through this RFP process, UWDOR seeks partnerships with nonprofit organizations during the time period of July 2025 to June 2026. Our intention is to invest sufficient funding to achieve significant results.	Not published	Varies
LHGM Westside Community Grant Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Average grant size $10,000 to $25,000 The LHGM Westside Community Grant, established by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the west side of Salt Lake City.	Not published	Average grant size $10,000 to $25,000
MFF SNAP-Ed Community Impact Grants - RFP (Request for Proposals) Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP option requires applicants to propose a comprehensive SNAP-Ed program clearly tied to community needs. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to independently design and deliver programming.	Not published	Varies
ECF of The Boeing Company: Portland Chapter Grant Program Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company empowers employees by pooling their donations to support nonprofits in their communities.	Not published	Up to $40K
SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention RFA Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $24.9M The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention RFA.	Not published	Up to $24.9M
Corporate Giving Program: Requests over $1000 Grant Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Corporate Giving Program by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that enhance community welfare. Focus areas include agriculture, education, fighting hunger, and public safety.	Not published	$1K
William F. Thiel Grants Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The William F. Thiel Grants, established by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, honor the legacy of philanthropist William F. Thiel, focusing on healthcare needs in Wyoming County.	Not published	Varies
Weld Trust: Cycle Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weld Trust offers Cycle Grants to nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Weld County residents.	Not published	Varies
Food Distribution Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides USDA commodities to eligible public, private nonprofit schools, and residential child care institutions. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, State Colleges, State University, State Government	Not published	Varies
Dayton Foundation: Basic Human Needs Grants The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Basic Human Needs Grants help your organization help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Response Fund Pasadena Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CNX Foundation Grant CNX Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CNX Foundation Grant aims to enhance the Appalachian region through strategic investments totaling $30 million.	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do food security grants award?

Of the 1,029 food security grants Grantable lists as of November 11, 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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