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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Nourishing Neighbors The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Communities where Albertsons Companies operates. To find operating locations, see the Investor Relations site.	Not published	Varies
West Central Initiative Community Grants (Annual Grantmaking) West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies West Central Initiative awards grants annually to regional organizations through a competitive grantmaking process. Recent grant rounds have distributed $700,000+ to 46+ regional organizations.	Not published	Varies
Anderson-Rogers Foundation Grant Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anderson-Rogers Foundation Grant supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations focused on environmental protection, animal welfare, climate change mitigation, and social support.	Not published	Varies
Handbags That Help The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $41K – $59K A giving circle that has awarded $771,322 in grants since its first year of grantmaking in 2008. The program supports nonprofit organizations serving Hancock County with focus on strengthening families and community wellbeing.	Not published	$41K – $59K
Sprout Grants Growing Hope Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sprout Grants aim to foster community self-reliance, self-determination, and food sovereignty through the support of local community gardens.	Not published	Varies
Food System Stability Fund United Way of King County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of King County's Food System Stability Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to anti-hunger organizations in King County that are being pushed to their limits due to rising demand and shrinking resources.	Not published	Varies
Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund - Human Services Grants Program The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dover Grants Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Dover Grants, offered by Speedway Children's Charities, supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on children's welfare in Delaware and the mid-Atlantic region.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund Burke County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide emergency relief funds to nonprofits and charitable organizations to address short-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19 pandemic	Not published	Varies
Thrive Philanthropy - Thrive Grant Thrive Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Thrive Grant supports initiatives aimed at establishing equitable, plant-based food systems by decreasing animal consumption and promoting vegan advocacy.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Harold Brooks Foundation Grant Harold Brooks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold Brooks Foundation, established in 1984, supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the lives of South Shore residents in Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee: Community Impact Grants United Way of St Lucie & Okeechobee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee offers Community Impact Grants aimed at enhancing health, education, and financial stability in the community.	Not published	Varies
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Community Grants Christian Financial Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $500 – $7K Christian Financial Credit Union's Outreach & Impact Foundation awards community grants to local nonprofits across Southeast Michigan (St. Clair, Oakland, and Wayne counties) supporting basic needs, education, housing stability, food…	Not published	$500 – $7K
LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants The Labcorp Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all.	Not published	Varies
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Produce Incentives Grant DC Department of Health Community Health Administration · Foundation Not published · $1.5M – $2.1M About DC Health Community Health Administration The Community Health Administration works to prevent the leading causes of death, protect and promote the health of mothers and children and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in…	Not published	$1.5M – $2.1M
Cargill Foundation: Local Community Giving Grant Cargill Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cargill Foundation focuses on improving the lives of low-income children in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area by supporting nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K About First Nations Development Institute & Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments The Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments program is a cornerstone of First Nations’ efforts to advance food sovereignty and security…	Not published	$10K – $40K
Stratton Foundation Grant Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Stratton Foundation Grant aims to improve the health and welfare of children and families in southern Vermont by funding sustainable programs that address poverty challenges.	Not published	Up to $5K
Attic Angel Community Grants Attic Angel Prairie Point Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The grant program identifies a compelling community need each spring by the Association board of directors as the focus for the coming year's awards.	Not published	Up to $20K
LFF: Austin Fresh Grants The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lumpkin Family Foundation's Austin Fresh Grants program, initiated in 2020, focuses on enhancing access to healthy, affordable food in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Food4Moms Produce Prescription (PRx) Program Wholesome Wave Inc · Foundation Not published · $100	Not published	$100
IFT: Seeding the Future Grand Prizes Institute of Food Technologists · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Challenge is intended for initiatives where at least some experiments already have been conducted to develop prototypes or have shown initial proof of concept, demonstrating feasibility.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Bridges Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Pathways Grants Programme- Main Grants Programme Housing Pathways · Foundation Not published · £1,000 - £10,000 The Pathways Grants Programme supports community and voluntary organizations in Ealing and Brentford, focusing on projects that alleviate poverty, tackle homelessness, and promote healthy living.	Not published	£1,000 - £10,000

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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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