Food Security Grants

Last updated November 10, 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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Moor Foundation Grant The Moor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Moor Foundation Grant supports organizations that promote public welfare in Texas, emphasizing aid for vulnerable individuals in the El Paso area.	Not published	Varies
Grant Program Golden Civic Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation supports a wide range of community initiatives including: Based on historical grant recipients (2018-2025), the foundation:	Not published	Varies
Policy and Advocacy The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Colorado Trust will not be opening up additional funding cycles at this point.	Not published	Varies
Green Lake Basic Needs Grant Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Green Lake Basic Needs Grant, funded by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, aims to support vulnerable residents by providing essential resources and promoting stability.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Basic Needs Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Basic Needs Grant Program aims to address the essential needs of New Yorkers facing challenges such as food insecurity, inadequate housing, and economic instability.	Not published	$75K
Blocker Foundation: Discretionary Grant The Blocker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Blocker Foundation offers Discretionary Grants to empower the Hampton Roads community by funding organizations that tackle immediate needs.	Not published	Up to $25K
Focus Grants Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $6K – $150K Place-based support to organizations disrupting the cycle of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington	Not published	$6K – $150K
Mary E. Bivins Foundation Rapid Response Grant Mary E Bivins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Rapid Response Grant addresses immediate needs of organizations tackling hunger and food insecurity among older adults in the Texas Panhandle.	Not published	Up to $5K
Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 4CS of Passaic County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Reimbursement to registered family child care providers for healthy meals served to children in their care In accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color…	Not published	Varies
Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program Saint John's Cathedral · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues like mental health, homelessness, food insecurity, and advocacy for immigrants.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Health Related Social Needs- Community Capacity Building Funds (CCBF) Grant Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies The Health Related Social Needs- Community Capacity Building Funds (CCBF) Grant aims to enhance the well-being of at-risk Oregon Health Plan members by providing essential services such as climate devices, housing support, and nutrition…	Not published	Varies
Community Relief Fund (CRF) White County United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Relief Fund was created to assist non-profit social service organizations in White, Jasper, or Pulaski counties experiencing the immediate physical, social, and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Black Hills Charitable Giving Program Grant Black Hills Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black Hills Charitable Giving Program supports community growth by providing sponsorships and donations to eligible organizations.	Not published	Varies
Chef Ann Foundation: Get Schools Cooking Grant Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chef Ann Foundation's Get Schools Cooking program empowers K-12 school districts to shift from heat-and-serve meals to scratch cooking, ensuring students receive fresher and healthier food.	Not published	Varies
Food Waste Reduction Grant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Food Waste Reduction Grant aims to assist local governments, non-profits, and businesses in minimizing food waste sent to landfills.	Not published	Up to $60K
State Food Purchase Program - Gleaning Support Grant State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The State Food Purchase Program - Gleaning Support grant aims to assist nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that engage in gleaning activities.	Not published	Varies
Humanitarian Award World of Children Inc · Foundation Not published · From $100B Recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to children through social or humanitarian services.	Not published	From $100B
Community Grants- Food Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Community Grants Food Grant Program offers up to $30,000 over two years to support nonprofits that provide food-related services. This program aims to enhance organizational capacity and address food insecurity in Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $60K
Basic Needs Fund Grant Program The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Basic Needs Fund Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, provides grants of up to $10,000 to organizations addressing essential needs such as food security, housing stability, and hygiene.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arise COVID-19 Emergency Fund Arise Foundation America · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide small grants to frontline organisations and networks to help them provide essentials to communities in dire need during COVID-19 lockdowns The funding enables frontline organisations to: Applicants must meet Arise's standard…	Not published	Varies
Philanthropy and the W. R. Grace Foundation Grant WR Grace Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The W. R. Grace Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. that focus on STEM education and basic needs like food and healthcare.	Not published	Varies
BGR Emergency/Crisis Grants Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Buddhist Global Relief maintains a dedicated emergency grant program to respond to urgent humanitarian crises, natural disasters, pandemics, and conflict-related emergencies. Partner Organizations Receiving Emergency Grants:	Rolling	Varies
Clark County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Southern Nevada · Foundation Not published · $1M – $5.8M Federal funding program administered by United Way of Southern Nevada and the Local Board of the Clark County Emergency Food and Shelter Program to support organizations providing emergency food and shelter services.	Not published	$1M – $5.8M
UNFI Foundation- Community Grants UNFI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Starting this year, only organizations nominated by a UNFI associate will be eligible for consideration._ Empowering changemakers to create a more sustainable and equitable food system.	Not published	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 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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