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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Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant focuses on supporting organizations in arts, education, health, and environmental sectors, especially in underserved communities in Massachusetts and Northern New England.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Regional Impact Grants: Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, aim to enhance self-sufficiency for Windham residents through education and employment initiatives.	Not published	Up to $8K
Home Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Rolling · Varies A community-based program that partners with diverse, multi-generational families to build and sustain food-producing home and community gardens through multilingual and culturally-relevant programming.	Rolling	Varies
Windgate Charitable Trust Grant - Arkansas Programs Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Windgate Charitable Trust Grant focuses on enhancing educational opportunities, health access, and community support in Arkansas.	Not published	Varies
Imperial Valley Wellness Health and Wellness Grant Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation offers annual Health and Wellness grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations primarily serving Imperial County.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Food Safety Capacity and Infrastructure Building (U2F) Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Up to $1M The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development, support, and promotion of innovative information sharing and research tools hosted on the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) collaboration/research portal, which…	Forecast	Up to $1M
Community Food Solutions Grant The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Food Solutions Grant offered by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania aims to combat food insecurity by providing funding to grassroots organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities.	Not published	Varies
Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program Open Hearts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Open Hearts Foundation provides grants to nonprofit partners whose missions reflect their own.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Mat-Su Health Foundation Coronavirus Prevention and Response Grant - Alaska Tilth Program Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · $50K Grant funded the expansion of the Alaska Tilth program, a collaborative partnership between: Over five years, Alaska Tilth distributed over 8,000 pounds of food reaching well over 1,000 individuals through: Publicly available report with…	Not published	$50K
Community Assistance Fund Grants Junior League of the City of Washington Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Reinberger Foundation: Human Service Grants The Reinberger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reinberger Foundation offers Human Service Grants to support organizations helping underserved individuals achieve self-sufficiency and community enrichment. Priority is given to those who have received funding in the past five years.	Not published	Varies
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: Fighting Hunger Grants Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation provides grants aimed at combating hunger in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on direct food assistance, food rescue, and nutrition education.	Not published	Up to $10K
ARDF International Development Grants (Nehemiah Fund) Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) awards traditional/international development grants to dioceses and churches throughout the Global Anglican Communion, supporting community development, education, healthcare, food security…	Not published	Varies
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Grant Geico Philanthropic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through our community funding, the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation strives to support organizations that provide programs and resources to help strengthen our diverse communities across the country.	Not published	Varies
No Kid Hungry RFP - Phase 2 School-Based Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Food Assistance Grants Healthierhere · Foundation Not published · $600K	Not published	$600K
Basic Needs Fund United Way of Central Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K – $25K In 2026, $480,000 was awarded to 23 nonprofits through this fund. This is the second year United Way has opened this fund to nonprofits outside its accredited network.	Not published	$9K – $25K
CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Supports the most pressing needs of the people of Cloud County with special consideration given to organizations, programs, or projects that address food insecurity, hunger and food assistance.	Not published	Varies
Pollution Control Agency - Grants Pollution Control Agency · State Not published · Varies The Pollution Control Agency offers a variety of grants for: Environmental assistance, Program development and implementation technical assistance, Recycling Market Development, Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue, Climate…	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Board Grant- New Castle County Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in New Castle County aims to provide crucial support to nonprofits focusing on mental health initiatives for vulnerable populations, including those facing food insecurity, substance abuse, or suicide…	Not published	Varies
Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Northern Trust Foundation Grant Northern Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K If you are deemed eligible for a grant after completing the Letter of Inquiry, you will receive an email inviting you to submit an application (Full Proposal) online.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Canadian Farm to School Grant Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Canadian Farm to School Grant, supported by Farm to Cafeteria Canada and the Whole Kids Foundation, provides funding up to $10,000 for schools across Canada to enhance local food initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
YPC Grant Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge's Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) is offering $30,000 in grants for nonprofit organizations focused on preventing homelessness and meeting essential needs in Staunton, Waynesboro, and…	Not published	Up to $30K

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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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