Food Security Grants

Last updated September 30, 2026

There are currently 1,067 open food security grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 521 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Open grants: 1,067; from 826 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $121.0M; across 521 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 52; 58 with a published date

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Mini-Grant Rooted in Wyoming · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Up to $1K Rooted in Wyoming offers matching mini-grants to support educational gardens, community gardens, and local food development projects across the state of Wyoming.	January 31, 2027	Up to $1K
Upstream Fund (via Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Network · Foundation February 4, 2027 · Varies A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, and other socioeconomic issues that impact health and wellbeing.	February 4, 2027	Varies
Upstream Fund (Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation Inc · Foundation February 4, 2027 · Varies	February 4, 2027	Varies
High Mountain Hay Fever Children's Health Fund Wet MTN Valley Community Foundation · Foundation February 15, 2027 · Varies	February 15, 2027	Varies
Community Impact Grant Hawaii Island United Way Inc · Foundation February 16, 2027 · Up to $25K	February 16, 2027	Up to $25K
United Way of the Columbia Gorge Annual Grant United Way of the Columbia Gorge · Foundation February 26, 2027 · Varies Types of Organizations UWCG Does NOT Fund:	February 26, 2027	Varies
Partnership Program Funding Grant United Way of Cumberland County Inc · Foundation February 27, 2027 · Varies Organizations must meet ALL of the following criteria:	February 27, 2027	Varies
Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC - Community Grants Program Les Dames Descoffier of Washington DC · Foundation February 28, 2027 · $2K – $5K Each year, grants are awarded to tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations making a significant difference in the community through food and hospitality.	February 28, 2027	$2K – $5K
David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation Grants David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation · Foundation February 28, 2027 · Varies The David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation invites grant requests from non-profit institutions in the southern New Jersey geographic area.	February 28, 2027	Varies
Juneau Hope Endowment / CBJ Social Service Grant Program Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation March 6, 2027 · Up to $2.5M	March 6, 2027	Up to $2.5M
FIRE Immersion (Farming In Relationship to Earth) Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc · Foundation March 9, 2027 · Varies Designed to help beginner and intermediate growers of Black, Indigenous, and Latine heritage gain basic skills in regenerative farming in a culturally relevant, supportive, and joyful environment.	March 9, 2027	Varies
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities · Foundation March 13, 2027 · $3K – $25K Our Board gives priority to programs that: Programs will be considered that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following areas:	March 13, 2027	$3K – $25K
Nonprofit Organization Grants Roswell Woman's Club Inc · Foundation March 13, 2027 · Varies Nonprofit Organization Grants must be applied for and are awarded based upon multiple criteria.	March 13, 2027	Varies
Greensboro Association Community Initiatives & Grants Greensboro Association Inc · Foundation March 15, 2027 · $500 – $3K Grants are made possible by the generosity of the Greensboro Association membership in support of the community to ensure its vitality for generations to come. The organization supports initiatives in the following categories:	March 15, 2027	$500 – $3K
Livonia Community Foundation - Non-Profit Grants Livonia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation March 15, 2027 · Varies The Foundation supports programs that align with its mission:	March 15, 2027	Varies
Trinity Second Century Foundation Grants Trinity Second Century Foundation · Foundation March 15, 2027 · $10K	March 15, 2027	$10K
LDEI Woman of Purpose Award Les Dames D'Escoffier International Inc · Foundation March 17, 2027 · $10K Applicants must demonstrate commitment to one or more of:	March 17, 2027	$10K
Community Grants United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties · Foundation March 31, 2027 · Varies	March 31, 2027	Varies
Blue Hill Peninsula Community Food Grants Maine Farmland Trust · Foundation March 31, 2027 · Up to $3K In 2022, 18 projects received a total of $45,000. Funds have supported initiatives like home delivery of fresh produce and farm infrastructure improvements.	March 31, 2027	Up to $3K
Episcopal Foundation of Dallas Annual Grant Program Episcopal Foundation Of Dallas · Foundation March 31, 2027 · $3K – $30K The Episcopal Foundation of Dallas offers direct financial support through an annual grant program benefiting parishes, schools, and other not-for-profit agencies throughout the Dallas Diocese.	March 31, 2027	$3K – $30K
Emerald Heights Social Accountability Grants Eastside Retirement Association · Foundation April 3, 2027 · Up to $305K An annual charitable grant program through which Emerald Heights awards grants to local nonprofits whose work reflects their values and strengthens the broader community.	April 3, 2027	Up to $305K
Empty Bowls Naples Inc. Grant Program Empty Bowls of Naples Inc · Foundation June 4, 2027 · Varies	June 4, 2027	Varies
Safety-Net Grants United Way of the River Cities Inc · Foundation December 31, 2027 · $245K Award funding to nonprofit organizations that provide short-term assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, safe shelter, healthcare and more.	December 31, 2027	$245K
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Greater Cleveland · Foundation Rolling · Varies The EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic emergencies (not disaster-related emergencies).	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 1,067 open food security grants Grantable lists as of September 30, 2026, 521 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 open listings, the most active funders are Food Bank Association of (10), Chef Ann Foundation (9), Food and Drug Administration (9), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (6), and State Department of Education (6). In all, 826 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are food security grants due?

Of 1,067 open grants, 52 accept applications on a rolling basis, 58 have a published upcoming deadline, 263 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 694 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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