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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Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades program, managed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers grants for energy-efficient equipment upgrades to qualifying grocery stores.	Not published	$25K – $250K
Wild Geese Foundation Grants Wild Geese Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wild Geese Foundation supports organizations focused on human rights, food justice, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.	Not published	Varies
Albert Haller Foundation Community Grants Albert Haller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to charitable organizations and for capital projects benefiting Clallam County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Family Wellness and Education Grant Cycle Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Grant PMI WW Brands, LLC · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Stanley 1913 Creators Fund provides grants up to $50,000 USD to innovators addressing humanity, sustainability, and community needs.	Not published	Up to $50K
MainStreet Foundation Quarterly Grant Androscoggin Bank's Mainstreet Fdn Portland Trust Company LLC · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The MainStreet Foundation Quarterly Grant, initiated by Androscoggin Bank, focuses on supporting at-risk youth in Maine by funding essential programs related to food, security, shelter, and education.	Not published	Up to $5K
FRBF: Youth Board Grants Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation offers the Youth Board Grants to enhance Georgetown County's quality of life.	Not published	Up to $3K
Pantex Cooperative Grant Program Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CNS Pantex Community Investment Grant Program, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, invites nonprofit organizations in the northern Texas Panhandle to apply for funding.	Not published	Varies
The Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program Youthprise · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: To access this grant you will need to log into the Grant Portal with your grantinterface.com credentials or create an account.	Not published	Varies
Summer Meals Capacity- Building Mini-Grants Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Summer Meals Capacity Building Mini-Grants program aims to enhance the reach of summer meal services for children and youth in Rochester.	Not published	Up to $5K
United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties: Strategic Grant United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties offers a Strategic Grant Fund aimed at empowering smaller nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked for traditional funding.	Not published	Up to $8K
Kelly Foundation Grants Kelly Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Deadlines are based on Focus Areas:_ _Food Insecurity January 15 ;_ _Conservation, Open Space, and Climate January 15 ;_ _Children & Youth Assistance, and Education April 15 ;_ _Affordable Housing & Homelessness July 15 ;_ _Health & Human…	Not published	Varies
Community Fund Grants (Fulton County Community Foundation) Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $30K	Not published	$1K – $30K
Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund Community Foundation of the Napa Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund designed to support safety net programs for vulnerable populations in Napa County. The fund supports organizations providing essential services such as housing, food, health care, and support services.	Not published	Varies
W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Grant Program WR Berkley Corporation Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Grant Program supports local 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Iowa, SW Minnesota, and Eastern Nebraska.	Not published	Varies
Flagstaff Sustainability Grants ( formerly Neighborhood Sustainability Grants ) City of Flagstaff City Hall · State Not published · Up to $8K The Flagstaff Sustainability Grants, formerly known as Neighborhood Sustainability Grants, support innovative community projects aimed at enhancing sustainability and promoting healthy lifestyles.	Not published	Up to $8K
Create Healthy Grants (General/Organizational) Create Healthy Management · Foundation Not published · Varies Create Healthy provides grants and other donations to area non-profit organizations to support their work in behavioral health, early childhood development, healthy living, food security, and health education.	Not published	Varies
Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Global Hunger Relief Program Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members.	Not published	Varies
Individual Plot Grant Hoop House Project One Town Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide assistance to low-income individuals and families and provide a hoop house for growing food	Rolling	Varies
Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP) Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Trinity Second Century Foundation Grant Trinity Second Century Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Trinity Second Century Foundation Grant aims to support underserved communities in Denver.	Not published	$10K
Cytokinetics: Local Community Support Grant Cytokinetics · Foundation Not published · Varies Cytokinetics is dedicated to supporting local communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Philadelphia Region by providing access to essential services that address food and housing insecurity.	Not published	Varies
Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program Sisters Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program by Sisters Health Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in providing essential aid to under-resourced communities.	Not published	$500 – $5K
USDA Grant: Supporting Farmers of Color and Small Farm Resiliency Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This is an awarded USDA grant project (announced December 2024) focused on deepening relationships between farmers of color and USDA programs. MFAI is implementing this initiative in collaboration with regional partners.	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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