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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Social Impact Fund - Nationwide Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Social Impact Fund - Nationwide Grant supports innovative solutions addressing health care access, food security, and economic empowerment.	Not published	Up to $250K
East Angel Pantry East High Angel Foundation · Foundation Ongoing · Varies EAF supports the East Angel Pantry, providing free food access to students and families	Ongoing	Varies
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide emergency food assistance for individuals and families in need.	Not published	Varies
Land Access Grants Healing Soils Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bridge financial barriers to land access and enable: Healing Soils Foundation believes land access is essential for:	Not published	Varies
UWNCO Community Relief Fund United Way of North Central Ohio Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies United Way of North Central Ohio established the Community Relief Fund to support local social services in response to the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences. The fund enables swift and strategic response to community needs.	Rolling	Varies
Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Reed and Carolee Walker Fund, established in 2003, is a permanent endowment managed by The Oregon Community Foundation.	Not published	$5K – $150K
New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program (NY) New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · $5M The New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program aims to enhance K-12 meal preparation by utilizing fresh local farm products.	Not published	$5M
The Summit Foundation Grant The Summit Foundation A Nj Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summit Foundation Grant aims to support various community needs in the Summit area, focusing on education, health, arts, and assistance for individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Deer River Healthcare Center Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its service area. The organization supports projects and programs that improve health in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.	Rolling	Varies
High Tunnel Grant Program Upcap Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K Address food insecurity in the Upper Peninsula by providing grants for high tunnel infrastructure improvements that increase production and distribution of fresh, locally grown produce.	Not published	Up to $12K
Blue & You Foundation: Mini Grant Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Blue & You Foundation Mini Grant program supports Arkansas-based organizations addressing health disparities through community-focused initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $5K
TCFNF: Program Support Grants for Putnam County The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The TCFNF Program Support Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Putnam County by funding nonprofits focused on education, safety nets, and general welfare.	Not published	Up to $25K
Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Found · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant supports various charitable organizations, showcasing a commitment to the elderly, children, the arts, and nature. Notable beneficiaries include the Akron Children's Museum and the Akron Food Bank.	Not published	Varies
Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston, Inc. Grants The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination RFP Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $153K The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking proposals for the Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination initiative.	Not published	$153K
Frasier Community Resource Fund Frasier Meadows Manor Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $100K An endowment established in 2021 to support local nonprofit organizations serving older adults in Boulder County. Since inception, the fund has distributed $394,500+ to agencies addressing critical needs facing underserved seniors.	Not published	$100K – $100K
Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K – $50K The program seeks to support college-access nonprofit partners who are bridging the gap between students' basic needs and college success.	Not published	$30K – $50K
Healthy Communities Grants The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Healthy Communities Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations in Westmoreland County by addressing the physical, social, environmental, and emotional needs of vulnerable populations.	Not published	Up to $30K
Community Investment Grant Application United Way of Mower County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive allocation process for organizations identified as having the potential to make the greatest difference in the communities served by UWMC.	Not published	Varies
Island Foundation New Bedford Grants Island Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Island Foundation offers grants to support community-focused projects in coastal areas of Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.	Not published	Varies
Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund United Way of Iredell County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund supported Iredell County nonprofits serving residents impacted by the pandemic, particularly those most vulnerable.	Not published	Varies
The Pincus Fund For Hunger Relief Grants The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief · Foundation Not published · $1K The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief, established in 1983, aims to alleviate hunger in the Philadelphia area.	Not published	$1K
WCCF: GIVE 365 Wayne County Grants Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WCCF: GIVE 365 Wayne County Grants focus on enhancing community wellness and success in 2024.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Readiness Fund United Way of the Wine Country · Foundation Not published · Varies An integral part of United Way of the Wine Country's mission to help families and individuals improve financial stability.	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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