Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Cycle Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Cycle grants are part of The Weld Trust's grant portfolio. The organization awards grants through multiple cycles throughout the year to nonprofits, schools, and government entities.	Not published	Varies
Child, Adult Food Care and Summer Food Service Program Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Basic Health & Safety Needs Grants Buhl Regional Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) invites proposals from nonprofit organizations serving Mercer County to support initiatives that strengthen the Basic Health and Safety Needs of children, youth, and their families.	Not published	Varies
Frances Perkins Program for Social Work Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies A new program funded by an extraordinary generous gift to provide social work support to Episcopal Charities grantee partners.	Not published	Varies
USDA Pilot Program - Hub on the Hill Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $95K U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program grant for establishing a food hub facility for processing and distribution of wholesale products from local foods.	Not published	$95K
Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Expanding Access to Food & Shelter Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list.	Not published	Varies
IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund The Ironman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IRONMAN Foundation expanded its IRONAID program in 2020 to specifically focus on serving event communities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Carondelet Community Fund Grants The Foundation of St Mary's Healthcare · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carondelet Community Fund provides grant funding to local not-for-profit agencies serving the community whose values and mission align with those of St. Mary's Healthcare.	Not published	Varies
UWGW Grant Funding The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Way of Greater Waterbury provides funding through its Community Needs Fund to address the pressing needs of local communities.	Not published	Varies
Participatory Budgeting Community Garden Development Grant City of Boston · State Not published · $50K – $300K GrowBoston is the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture, and part of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH).	Not published	$50K – $300K
CFF Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security Program Grants The Christopher Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Christopher Family Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations focused on employment, entrepreneurship, and food security, primarily in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Medina Foundation Grants Medina Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please note: Given the Foundation's recent decision to sunset within the next few years, we are currently prioritizing LOIs only from our existing grantees.	Not published	Varies
The Darden Foundation Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $22K	Not published	$22K
TX Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Texas Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through marketing, research, and development efforts.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Grants Women's Foundation of Mississippi · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $5K Emergency funding for organizations directly serving vulnerable women and families during times of crisis (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic)	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Level Up & Launch Grant Program United Way of Lancaster County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Lancaster County's Level Up & Launch initiative empowers grant partners by not only awarding funding but also connecting them with new and existing donors.	Not published	Varies
General Grants Program - Quarterly Cycle Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation operates on quarterly grant cycles (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4). Specific deadlines for upcoming cycles not provided in materials.	Not published	Varies
Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Award Whyhunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Award recognizes and honors organizations doing outstanding work in food justice and community food security.	Not published	Varies
Naples Woman's Club Community Grants GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K The Naples Woman's Club awards grants to social service agencies and nonprofit organizations serving the Naples community and broader service areas. The club awarded over $70,000 in grants to social service agencies in 2019.	Not published	$70K
Building Food Systems The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Letter of Inquiry Deadline above designates the deadline to register for The Colorado Trust’s grants portal which is required to apply for a grant._ All Coloradans have fair and equal opportunities to lead healthy, productive lives…	Not published	Varies
Horizon Foundation: Maine Horizon Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Horizon Foundation has shifted to an invite-only application process.	Not published	Varies
Wellness Across the Lifespan Grant The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Wellness Across the Lifespan Grant supports the health of communities by providing access to nutritious food and essential nutrition education.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Avion Takes Action Grant Avion Solutions Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Avion Takes Action, a charitable fund by Avion Solutions Inc, empowers community organizations by providing grants to support various quality-of-life initiatives.	Not published	$5K
WDCC Community Giving - Food Related Request Women's Division Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	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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