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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ALDI Community Gift Card Program Grant Aldi Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The ALDI Community Gift Card Program provides financial support ranging from $100 to $1,000 to eligible nonprofits and schools that focus on after-school and out-of-school youth programs, as well as food banks.	Not published	$100 – $1K
Catalytic Grant Program Neighborhood Allies Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K Neighborhood Allies' flagship grant program offering innovative, creative and inspiring ideas that make neighborhoods healthier, safer and stronger.	Not published	$25K – $75K
COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4.5M COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government partners who wanted to support pandemic response.	Not published	$4.5M
COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · $90K – $725K Emergency response fund established during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide flexible resources to nonprofit organizations serving the most vulnerable populations in Western Massachusetts.	Not published	$90K – $725K
Get Schools Cooking Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chef Ann Foundation's Get Schools Cooking program provides funding and support to schools to implement healthy school meal programs through scratch cooking and whole-ingredient approaches.	Not published	Varies
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Grants Christian Financial Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Foundation supports nonprofits aligned with these priorities: The Foundation is focused on the communities served by Christian Financial Credit Union, including: As of Spring 2024, the Foundation has awarded $107,200 to area nonprofits.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program (SNAEP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Provides annual grants to emergency food providers to enable them to purchase equipment such as freezers and other appliances that will increase their capacity to purchase, store and distribute food.	Not published	Varies
Access to Local Foods Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Arkansas Community Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that will increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or strengthen the local food ecosystem, including: This is a competitive grant cycle, with eight…	Not published	Varies
Herbert Family Foundation Grant Herbert Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herbert Family Foundation Grant focuses on philanthropic efforts that promote healing and fight hunger.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Women Helping Women Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where donors vote on funding priorities and grant recipients.	Not published	Varies
Hunger and Homeless Grants Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants support a wide range of needs including: Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless	Rolling	Varies
WY Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Wyoming Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Wyoming Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through marketing, research, and addressing industry challenges.	Not published	Up to $100K
Special Milk Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Encourage the consumption of fluid milk by children in public and private nonprofit schools, summer camps, and other eligible nonprofit sites. Funds are used to offset the cost of the half-pint of milk served to children.	Not published	Varies
UCEMC Cares Grant Program Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UCEMC Cares is a member-funded grant program. UCEMC members can voluntarily round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra funds distributed to local nonprofits and community organizations.	Not published	Varies
Ulster County Community Grant Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds…	Not published	$3K – $20K
LASC Foundation: Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area Grants Light a Single Candle Foundation NFP · Foundation Not published · Varies The LASC Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area focusing on poverty relief through targeted partnerships.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant Northwest Agriculture Business Center · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K Planning grants available to support project planning for eligible food businesses, offered in partnership with Ecotrust and Grow America.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Bellco Foundation Community Giving Grant Bellco Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For a request to be considered for an event, the date of the event must take place a minimum of 90 days from the date the request is received by Bellco.	Not published	Varies
Americana Foundation: Agriculture and Natural Resources Grants Americana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Americana Foundation offers grants aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture and community food systems in Michigan.	Not published	$10K – $25K
NAILBA Charitable Foundation Grant Nailba Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The program must have the support of a NAILBA member agency or corporate partner._ The NAILBA Charitable Foundation is more dedicated than ever to providing grant funding to small, well-run charities that may not otherwise have…	Not published	Varies
Year-End Emergency Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $110K The Foundation's Board of Directors awards year-end grants to address critical community needs for residents including: Email: slandry@culpeperwellness.org (President: Shari Landry)	Not published	$30K – $110K
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Funding Orange County's United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunity listed under Orange County United Way's Community Investments section for emergency food and shelter support.	Not published	Varies
Eden Prairie Community Foundation Grants Eden Prairie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eden Prairie Community Foundation Grants support local organizations aligned with their mission of community enrichment. Since 1981, they have awarded over $2 million to nonprofits in Eden Prairie.	Not published	Varies
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank: Youth Programs Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's Youth Programs address child hunger, with initiatives like School Pantries, Kids Cafés, BackPack programs, and Summer Meals.	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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