Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Farm to School Mini-Grants Vital Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mini-grants available for projects related to farms, agricultural heritage, farm products, food production, or local food consumption at schools.	Not published	Varies
Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaboration CAP Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $4M The proposed cooperative agreement is a renewal of the existing CAP supporting key stakeholders in retail food safety to coordinate and advance retail food protection in the United States.	Forecast	$4M
COVID-19 Community Response Fund Tri-County United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Santa Clara County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States and its territories.	Not published	Varies
LASC Foundation: International Grants Light a Single Candle Foundation NFP · Foundation Not published · Varies The LASC Foundation provides international grants aimed at alleviating poverty through initiatives focused on food security, microbusiness development, and community self-determination.	Not published	Varies
Emerald Heights Social Accountability Grants Eastside Retirement Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $305,000 (annual total) An annual charitable grant program through which Emerald Heights awards grants to local nonprofits whose work reflects their values and strengthens the broader community.	Not published	Up to $305,000 (annual total)
Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Incubation Fund RFP Grant The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Incubation Fund RFP invites organizations to submit innovative proposals aimed at ending hunger.	Not published	Up to $300K
SNAP Cohort Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $195K Improve SNAP program administration in New York and build capacity for advocacy.	Not published	$195K
Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting local nonprofits in the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas.	Not published	Up to $30K
InspiRAYtion Grants Wright-Patt Credit Union Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Foundation of New England End Hunger Grant Kiwanis Foundation of New England Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Kiwanis Foundation of New England End Hunger Grant supports Kiwanis Divisions and SLP Administrators in their efforts to combat hunger in New England.	Not published	Up to $3K
F.A.R.M.S. to Food Bank Program Family Agriculture Resource Management Services · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Mardag Foundation: Food Access Grant Program Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Applications for our Food Access Grant Program begin with a letter of inquiry and initial screening.Only select organizations will be invited to submit a full application.	Not published	Up to $500K
Fresno County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies (not disaster-related…	Not published	Varies
Spinks Family Foundation: Small Grant Request Spinks Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Spinks Family Foundation offers small grants to support non-profit organizations dedicated to improving community life in South Carolina.	Rolling	Up to $5K
CT Grown for CT Kids Grant: Pre-School Age Connecticut Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CT Grown for CT Kids Grant supports K-12 schools in Connecticut to enhance Farm-to-School programs, promoting local food in child nutrition initiatives.	Not published	Up to $50K
Routt County United Way Grant Cycle United Way of the Yampa Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Schedule a pre-qualification meeting with Routt County United Way._ We envision a county where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through access to education, opportunities to improve financial stability, and…	Not published	Varies
Produce Perks (SNAP/EBT Match Program) Produce Perks Midwest Inc · Foundation Not published · $1 – $1M	Not published	$1 – $1M
BackPack Program Putnam Education Partnership Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150 Provides weekly food bags to students experiencing food insecurity The PEP Foundation is a recipient of United Way Grant Funding	Not published	$150
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase ARPAR United Way of Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · $33K Congress appropriated $400 million under Phase ARPAR to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Awards are based upon each county's total number of unemployed compared to all qualifying jurisdictions.	Not published	$33K
Pierce Foundation Grants The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation focuses on ending hunger and food insecurity in the five-county Philadelphia region and Indian River County, Florida.	Not published	Varies
Community Wellness Grant Cycle Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Wellness Grant Cycle, managed by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, focuses on supporting programs that address the essential needs of vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Marcus Foundation Grants The Marcus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marcus Foundation focuses on addressing critical needs and systemic challenges, primarily in hunger alleviation and sustainable practices.	Not published	Varies
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Up to $4.5M This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), builds upon the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) which was initiated in 1996 as…	Forecast	Up to $4.5M

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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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