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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Food Aggregation Grant Program - Stage One Montgomery County Government · Foundation Not published · Up to $550K About the Office of Food Systems Resilience Bill 20-22 established the OFSR as a non-principal office of the County’s Executive Branch.	Not published	Up to $550K
Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $250K The Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “Department” or “IDOA”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to provide grants through the Local Food and Infrastructure Grant Act [505 ILCS 92] and Administrative Code Title 8…	Not published	$1K – $250K
CARE Together Fund Renton Regional Community Fndn · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Originally created as the COVID-19 Response Fund in March 2020. Renamed the CARE Together Fund to focus on equitable community recovery.	Rolling	Up to $5K
SWACH Collaborative Funding Model Southwest Washington Regional Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · $1.1M Projects addressing local needs including: In addition to grant funding, SWACH provides grantees with:	Not published	$1.1M
Supporting Environmentally Sustainable, Resilient, and Just Communities Across Downstate New York Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The New York Community Trust is seeking proposals for projects that address environmental and climate-related issues in Downstate New York.	Not published	$150K – $300K
Indigo Oak Fund: Grant for Women & Children's Issues The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indigo Oak Fund is a Colorado-based private foundation focused on education, the arts, women and children’s issues, and ensuring equal justice under the law.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grant I-Man Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Impact Grant provides funding to organizations working to address barriers to care and support vulnerable populations. Grants empower frontline staff with resources to address identified patient/community needs in real-time.	Not published	Varies
Charless Foundation Grant St Louis Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Charless Foundation, part of the St. Louis Community Foundation, aims to support charitable organizations that promote the health and wellness of Missouri senior citizens, especially in South St. Louis City.	Not published	$10K – $50K
By Youth For Youth (BYFY) - Youth Grant Program United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies By Youth For Youth is a volunteer committee of Dane County high school students that make investment decisions for youth-led programming and initiatives in Dane County. Funding Priorities (vary annually; 2024 examples):	Not published	Varies
Food Policy Catalyst Subgrants Center for Science in the Public Interest · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Policy Catalyst is an initiative of CSPI and affiliate CSPI Action Fund aimed at exploring federal, state, and local food and nutrition policies and campaigns that improve public health and provide innovative models that can be…	Not published	Varies
Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant provides up to $25,000 to support projects in Adams County, Ohio, focusing on environmental protection, renewable energy, and reducing disparities in food security and healthcare.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Recovery Fund (COVID-19) Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Repository for donations to support Tuolumne County residents and organizations impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place mandates. Established as emergency response fund during COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Food Insecurity Relief Fund Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Food Insecurity Relief Fund Grant Program, managed by the North Valley Community Foundation, aims to support local food banks and organizations in Butte, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, and Plumas counties.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Food Access: Bulk Buy Grant Program Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Access: Bulk Buy Grant Program, managed by Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York, provides essential funding for organizations that enhance access to nutritious meals.	Not published	Varies
Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants program supports the state's agricultural and food industries by addressing marketing and distribution challenges.	Not published	Up to $50K
Housing – Vermont Federal Foundation Charitable Contributions Vermont Federal Credit Union · State Not published · Varies Supports its focus areas of sustainability, food security, building strong communities, and affordable and stable housing	Not published	Varies
SeedMoney Challenge Grant Seedmoney · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K SeedMoney Challenge is a global crowdfunding initiative designed to support public food garden projects. Through a competitive 30-day challenge, participants can win grants ranging from $100 to $1000 based on the funds they raise.	Not published	$100 – $1K
Water-Right Charitable Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The purpose of the Water-Right Charitable Fund is to support nonprofit organizations in the Fox Valley and surrounding area and to benefit the charitable interests of its employees.	Not published	Varies
Basic Needs Fund United Way of Putnam County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc · Foundation Not published · $70 Federal USDA food program administered through the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and West CAP, Inc. Works to improve the health of low-income adults age 60+ years by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods.	Not published	$70
Community Food Grants Trailhead Institute · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Community Food Grants program in Colorado provides crucial funding to food pantries, enabling them to purchase and distribute fresh, culturally relevant foods.	Not published	$5K – $30K
One Omaha Mini-Grant One Omaha · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Lower barriers to entry to creating change in Omaha by providing funding quickly and directly to local community-based groups looking to create positive change.	Not published	Up to $1K
Harvest Food Donation Program Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A community food donation initiative where local KFC restaurants partner with nonprofits to safely donate unsold, surplus food to help feed people in need.	Not published	Varies
Affinity Legacy Community Grant Program Affinity Legacy Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $1M Affinity Legacy provides grants to eligible organizations that provide services to people within Affinity's 10-county service area. The program aims to improve the health and well-being of people in underserved communities.	Not published	$25K – $1M

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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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