Food Security Grants

Last updated November 10, 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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Grant Sherburne Fund Grant Uw Urania C Sherburne · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grant Sherburne Fund, established in 1888, supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island focused on basic human needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare for underserved populations.	Not published	Varies
Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites' Grant Program California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites grant program enables California public libraries to provide enriching literary resources at community meal sites during summer.	Not published	Varies
General Grants (Health & Welfare, Education, and Other Nonprofit Support) Agnes M Lindsay Trust · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $8K	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program Plus Grant Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program Plus Grant, offered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), aims to enhance food access by supporting agencies that procure local foods from…	Not published	Varies
Kathy Underhill Scholarship Award Hunger Free Colorado · Foundation Not published · $1K The Kathy Underhill Scholarship Award was created by Hunger Free Colorado's board of directors to honor the legacy of Kathy Underhill, founding CEO and nationally recognized leader in solving hunger and food policy.	Not published	$1K
Virginia Food for Virginia Kids Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Food for Virginia Kids program is a partnership between Chef Ann Foundation and the Virginia Department of Education that focuses on increasing scratch cooking, prioritizing local procurement, and providing student-inspired…	Not published	Varies
General Community Grants Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and organizations. Varies based on community needs and foundation priorities.	Not published	Varies
No Kid Hungry Grant Share Our Strength · Foundation Not published · Varies The No Kid Hungry Grant, provided by Share Our Strength, aims to support schools and community groups in ensuring children have access to nutritious meals.	Not published	Varies
Cub Foods Charitable Giving Grant Cub Foods · Foundation Not published · Varies Cub Foods Charitable Giving is dedicated to supporting local communities through hunger relief, nutrition education, and access to healthy food.	Not published	Varies
Fairfield County Food Security Fund Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A dedicated fund supporting food security initiatives throughout Fairfield County. Recent news indicates additional funding provided to county food pantries following federal budget cuts.	Not published	Varies
The Plate Fund - Restaurant Worker Help Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle · Foundation Not published · $500 Emergency financial assistance program providing one-time $500 grants to restaurant and food service workers impacted by COVID-19 in King County, Washington.	Not published	$500
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Charitable Grant Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Charitable Grant supports qualified charities focused on community betterment and basic human needs.	Not published	Varies
Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger Initiative Good Shepherd Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $100K Work with local communities to identify and invest in solutions to each area's unique food access challenges. The program engages regional stakeholders to develop strategies to close the meal gap in local areas.	Not published	$100K
Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge- Seeding the Future Grand Prizes Grant Seeding the Future Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge aims to support innovative solutions that transform food systems, particularly in the Global South.	Not published	$250K
No Kid Hungry Grant Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $25K No Kid Hungry invests $3 million in grants to organizations focused on early childhood to help decrease food insecurity among children under the age of six.	Not published	$25K
Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) Cultural Survival Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K An Indigenous Led Fund within Cultural Survival managed by Indigenous staff and designed to support Indigenous Peoples' community self-determined development projects.	Not published	Up to $12K
Immediate Needs Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We will not be accepting any new grant inquiries or applications in 2025. These grants support organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people experiencing poverty in South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Transform Lake County Grant- Programmatic Funding Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $35K The Transform Lake County Grant provides programmatic funding to support 501(c)(3) organizations in Lake County, Indiana.	Not published	$2K – $35K
Cubs Charities Community Fund Robert R McCormick Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McCormick Foundation matches all donations at 50% and covers all administration fees, so your entire donation, plus the match will be granted to qualified nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
The Frist Foundation Grant The Frist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frist Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Nashville and Middle Tennessee by funding nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Alexander Eastman Foundation Community Grants Alexander Eastman Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants to 501(c)(3) public charities and public agencies serving the greater Derry, New Hampshire area (Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Chester, Hampstead, and Sandown).	Rolling	Varies
SECU MD Foundation Grants Program Secu MD Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The SECU MD Foundation awards grants to community-based nonprofits across Maryland that provide innovative, multi-faceted programming to help individuals access resources, build skills, and achieve personal and financial wellness.	Not published	$50K
Food Planet Prize Grant The Curt Bergfors Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2M The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest environmental award globally, offering 2 million USD annually to a single winner.	Not published	$2M
We Are Friends 2.0 Basic Essentials Emergency Relief Program The Henry Kapono Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Emergency relief program providing monthly grocery cards to music industry professionals facing financial hardship.	Not published	$500

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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 10, 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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