Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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AR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Arkansas Agriculture Department · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Arkansas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the marketability and consumption of specialty crops in Arkansas.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Field Hall Foundation Full Grants Field Hall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Field Hall Foundation provides grants to non-profits and local governments to enhance the lives of older adults and their caregivers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester Counties, NY.	Not published	Up to $50K
Allegan County Community Foundation: Food Grant The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies All food-related requests, product and distribution, should be addressed through this Food Security Grant application. Organizations serving residents of Allegan County may apply.	Not published	Varies
GLOW Action Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies GLOW is a collaborative, multi-year initiative focused on improving the quality of life for all residents by meeting the needs of the most vulnerable residents who live along the historically disinvested Greenmount Avenue corridor.	Not published	Varies
Philabundance Capacity Grants Philabundance · Foundation Not published · $250,000 total for 2025-2027 period Philabundance awards Capacity Grants to member agencies across Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to provide operational capital needed to allow organizations to remain flexible and adapt to changing needs.	Not published	$250,000 total for 2025-2027 period
Canopy Credit Union Donation + Sponsorship Request Grant Canopy Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies Canopy Credit Union is dedicated to enhancing community welfare through its Donation and Sponsorship Request program.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Brazos Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of the Brazos Valley serves as the Local Board Chair for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).	Not published	Varies
The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation Grant Save Mart Cares · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Q2 Grant Cycle: Application Deadline: May 11, 2026. Open to all applications under the general giving guidelines.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Senior Market Match Cultivate Kansas City Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A nutrition incentive match program that supplements the federal Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Provides coupons to eligible seniors to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers markets.	Not published	Varies
Plants That Nourish Us Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies In addition to being a source of nutrition, Indigenous food is a source of belonging and connection to place, a means of expressing and experiencing reciprocity with the landscape and continuity of identity.	Not published	Varies
Eversource Energy Foundation Grants Connecticut Foodshare Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K	Not published	$1K – $10K
Spinks Family Foundation: Large Grant Request Spinks Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Spinks Family Foundation provides large grants of $10,000 and above annually to support non-profit organizations focused on education, food security, health, and mental health initiatives.	Not published	$10K
Community Food Grant Buen Provecho Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Community Food Grant program provides $1.7 million in funding for food pantries in Colorado to procure and distribute healthy, culturally relevant foods.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaboration Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $4,000,000 total The program furthers the FDA's support of state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) retail food safety programs in their efforts to reduce the occurrence of food-borne illness risk factors for the benefit of the public.	Forecast	$4,000,000 total
Community Grants (OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop) OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation Not published · $600 – $68K Award grants to nonprofit organizations serving Benton County to support community development and services.	Not published	$600 – $68K
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.	Not published	Varies
Wisdom Family Foundation Grant Program Wisdom Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Wisdom Family Foundation Grant Program supports organizations that empower children and strengthen communities.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Securian Foundation Grants Securian Financial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Securian Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through financial stability, youth education, and vibrant communities.	Not published	Varies
Special and Urgent Needs Fund Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Fighting Hunger Grants Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation's Fighting Hunger Grants provide support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and Canada that fight hunger in their communities - reflecting the Fraternity's international philanthropic…	Not published	Varies
Essentials for Excellence Fund Brownsburg Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Essentials for Excellence Fund supports the BCSC Food & Clothing Pantry and the Fast Track Program. This fund addresses two fundamental needs: tools for learning and food security.	Not published	Varies
Allegheny County Bar Foundation Attorneys Against Hunger Grant Allegheny County Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through its Attorneys Against Hunger program, the Allegheny County Bar Foundation has distributed over $2 million since 1997 in grants to food pantries and hunger-services agencies in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
MetLife Community Impact Grant Program (United States) Metlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This page is for the United States. In the U.S. there is an open call for applications.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food and Shelter Program United Way of Cowlitz County · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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