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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Takeda: Corporate Giving Grant Takeda · Foundation Not published · Varies Takeda's Corporate Giving program focuses on enhancing community well-being in the U.S. by supporting initiatives in two key areas: Food is Health and Building STEM Foundations.	Not published	Varies
Local Food Security and Resilience Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$50K – $1M
Stray Dog Institute Grants Stray Dog Institute · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Stray Dog Institute Grants aim to transform food systems by providing funding and support to nonprofits focused on animal welfare, environmental advocacy, and food justice.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Farmers Market Promotion Program (Market-Ready Mason) Economic Development Council of Mason County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Northern Pines Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas:	Rolling	Varies
Community Resiliency Program HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HBCU Green Fund provides energy, agriculture, environmental, and sustainability education and support to help communities become more climate resilient, food secure, and productive.	Not published	Varies
FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant supports nonprofits, public schools, and government entities in planting orchards to enhance community welfare and environmental health.	Not published	Varies
MHUW Strategic Investment Grants Mile High United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The MHUW Strategic Investment Grants support nonprofit organizations in the seven-county Metro Denver area, focusing on basic needs, early childhood education, and out-of-school programming.	Not published	$10K – $200K
Thrive Philanthropy - Seed Grant Thrive Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Thrive Philanthropy's Seed Grant supports innovative, small-scale projects outside the USA that promote just, plant-based food systems and reduce animal consumption.	Not published	Up to $5K
Access to Quality Care The Jewish Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
MGM Resorts Foundation Community Grant Fund MGM Resorts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MGM Resorts Foundation Community Grant Fund supports nonprofit agencies providing essential services in areas such as affordable housing, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
Boundless Collaboration, Phase 2 Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $800K Continue New York's dairy leadership through capacity-building and operations research.	Not published	$800K
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Feeding Futures: Food Access and Insecurity) Mcdonalds Corporation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants focus on addressing food access and insecurity for youth aged 16-24 in underserved communities.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Food Waste Management Projects Grant Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · $1K – $50K The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality offers grants for Food Waste Management Projects aimed at reducing food waste through diversion efforts.	Not published	$1K – $50K
Emergency Food Assistance Program Executive - Office of Management and Budget · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Impact Polk Grants Givewell Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Impact Polk Grants, administered by the GiveWell Community Foundation, aim to address diverse community needs in Polk County, Florida.	Not published	Up to $20K
Healthy Hunger Free Kid's Act Grants State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote compliance with meal patterns established in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.	Not published	Varies
Connecticut Foodshare Community Impact Grant Connecticut Foodshare Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hunger Free Campus Grant Rochester Community and Technical Colleg · Foundation Not published · $26K Funding to enhance food access for students and address food insecurity through expansion of campus food pantries.	Not published	$26K
Capital Food Bank Partnership Program Capital Area Food Bank Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies What exactly are Food Assistance Partners? Food assistance partners are not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that are passionate and prepared to serve the community.	Not published	Varies
Fair Food Fund Fair Food Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $250K All financing complemented by comprehensive business assistance:	Rolling	$10K – $250K
CFSCNY: Chobani Community Impact Fund The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chobani Community Impact Fund will prioritize programs and organizations working to combat food and nutrition insecurity in the following ways: _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Community Garden Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Garden Grants aim to strengthen Central Ohio's neighborhoods by providing financial support for the creation and expansion of community gardens and greenspaces.	Not published	Up to $3K
Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant Whole Cities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Whole Cities is on a mission to improve individual and community health through collaborative partnerships, education, and broader access to nutritious food.	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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