Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP Job Placement/SNAP to Success Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $410K – $430K The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP Job Placement/SNAP to Success by the Illinois Department of Human Services aims to empower low-income individuals by providing access to food and essential employment training services.	Not published	$410K – $430K
Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support nonprofits addressing disaster-related needs in Dallas.	Not published	$25K
Uniting for Veterans Grant Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Matching grant available to VFW Posts and Auxiliaries to address food insecurity. The VFW Foundation will provide a $1 match for every pound of food or dollar donated to food insecurity organizations.	Not published	Up to $2K
School Nutrition Grant (No Kid Hungry & Nebraska Appleseed) Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Zero Hunger Grants: Creating Stronger Hunger Free Communities Alliance to End Hunger · Foundation Not published · $10K Support Hunger Free Communities Initiative organizations through grants that advance multisector, collective impact approaches to ending hunger at the local or state level.	Not published	$10K
Ottauquechee Health Foundation Community Grants Ottauquechee Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Ottauquechee Health Foundation Community Grants aim to enhance health and well-being for residents in core towns through financial assistance and support.	Not published	Up to $5K
PEMV: Emergency Response Fund Grants Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PEMV Emergency Response Fund Grants, established in March 2020, address urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund supports Island nonprofits that assist vulnerable populations, particularly those affected by the crisis.	Not published	Varies
Requesting Support- Live Greater Grants Greater Nevada Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies Greater Nevada Credit Union’s passion to help more people Live Greater goes beyond the financial services and accounts that we offer. We also take pride in supporting our local communities and organizations throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Prompt Response Grants Arlington Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Arlington Community Foundation's long-standing Prompt Response Fund helps respond quickly to emergencies, disasters, or crises affecting nonprofits and their clients.	Rolling	Varies
AllOne Foundation Grant Allone Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AllOne Foundation Grant seeks to fund programs in five key impact areas: Behavioral Health, Women & Children, Autism, Opioid Solutions, and Food Security.	Not published	Varies
Farmers' and Retail Market Support RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Farmers' and Retail Market Support Grant Program, managed by the District of Columbia Department of Health, aims to build capacity and increase access to farmers' markets and mobile markets in food-insecure areas.	Not published	$25K – $50K
OFB Capacity Building Grants Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Oregon Food Bank's Capacity Building Grants aim to empower organizations addressing food insecurity, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, immigrants, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Meal Debt Support Program Committee for Excellence in Education · Foundation Not published · $25K A unique partnership program providing critical assistance to families facing unforeseen challenges who don't qualify for free and reduced-price meals but cannot afford school meal costs.	Not published	$25K
Community Impact Grants - Spring Cycle (Health & Human Services) The Dupage Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K Twice-yearly signature grant program supporting local nonprofit projects and initiatives that enrich the quality of life for DuPage County residents. The Spring cycle focuses on health and human services.	Not published	$2K – $25K
SerVermont VISTA Program RPF Grant SerVermont · Foundation Not published · Varies This cohort will begin service on August 10, 2026. AmeriCorps VISTA members are made available through SerVermont through a VISTA Supervision Grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency that oversees National Service.	Not published	Varies
SEG Gives Foundation: Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant Southeastern Grocers, Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The SEG Gives Foundation Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant supports local non-profit organizations focused on addressing racial disparities in health care, education, and food insecurity.	Not published	$5K – $25K
NH Volunteer Engagement Program: Mini-Grants Volunteer NH · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The NH Volunteer Engagement Program offers mini-grants to eligible organizations aimed at enhancing volunteer capacity through training, technology, and program development.	Not published	$1K – $4K
LEAD Impact Grant Program Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The LEAD Impact Grant Program, established by the Northern New York Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.	Not published	Up to $20K
Park Foundation: School Food and Nutrition Grants Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for School Food and Nutrition aim to ensure that all Tompkins County students have access to nutritious meals in schools.	Not published	Varies
HRBT Foundation Grants HRBT Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HRBT Foundation offers grants to support various community-focused projects, emphasizing areas like health care, education, and environmental protection.	Not published	Varies
Rx Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Rx Gardens expands Spanish-speaking support at Providence Milwaukie Hospital's Garden of Giving and Community Teaching Kitchen.	Not published	Varies
The Care Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K Support individuals facing financial hardship due to the 2019 federal government shutdown	Not published	$40K
Northwest Arkansas Giving: Increasing Access to Healthier Food for All Grant WAL-Mart Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Northwest Arkansas Giving Program, supported by the Wal-Mart Foundation, focuses on enhancing access to healthier food for underserved communities.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's Kids Cafe Grant Program provides year-round access to nutritious meals for children in southeast Texas.	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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