Food Security Grants

Last updated November 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Humanitarian Grants (Msgr. Delaney Humanitarian Fund) Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Humanitarian Fund was established pursuant to a bequest from the late Msgr. Howard Delaney.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The Neighborhood Revitalization Grant, offered by the Schenectady Foundation, aims to enhance community well-being by funding transformative projects in Schenectady County.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Season for Sharing Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $50K The Season for Sharing Grant supports non-profit organizations in Arizona, focusing on children, families, arts, education, and older adults.	Not published	$8K – $50K
New England Food Vision Prize Grant Henry P Kendall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The New England Food Vision Prize aims to enhance local food supply chains in New England's educational institutions by awarding up to $1.5 million.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Community Power Fund Grant Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Power Fund Grant by Project Bread supports grassroots organizations in Massachusetts to combat hunger through community-led initiatives.	Not published	Up to $20K
Flexible Funding Model-Infrastructure Development and Maintenance for State Manufactured Food Regulatory Programs (U2F) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $340K – $1.3M The intended outcome of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance efforts for a nationally Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) by supporting Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS), Food Protection Task Force…	Forecast	$340K – $1.3M
GrowBoston Garden Supplies Grant City of Boston Office of Immigrant Advancement · State Not published · Up to $2K GrowBoston is the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture, and part of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH).	Not published	Up to $2K
Maryland Meals for Achievement Classroom Breakfast Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides State funds to schools in economically disadvantaged areas to off set the cost of providing free breakfast in the classroom to needy children.	Not published	Varies
Southwest Region Grant The Moniker Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K – $15K The Moniker Foundation's Southwest Region Grant offers eight $12,000 grants and one $15,000 grant (2026) to eligible organizations in a competitive process.	Not published	$12K – $15K
CSPI Food Policy Catalyst Subgrants Center for Science in the Public Interest · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and affiliate CSPI Action Fund provide subgrants through the Food Policy Catalyst initiative, seeking and supporting partnerships with community-based organizations and advocates at the…	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors volunteer disaster relief efforts and supports advocacy for disaster victims.	Not published	Varies
VCF: Kelsey Trust - Winter Cycle Grants The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Kelsey Trust, established in 1988, collaborates with the Vermont Community Foundation to provide grants focused on supporting children, families, and basic human needs in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Helen and Jim Ewing Fund: To Help the Elderly and Feed the Hungry Rush County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Unsolicited Grant Program Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies (recent awards: $20,000 - $100,000) The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky accepts unsolicited grant applications to ensure organizations have an opportunity to seek support for projects that may not align with the focus or timing of other grant programs.	Not published	Varies (recent awards: $20,000 - $100,000)
Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Florida: Access to Care Grant Mayo Clinic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Florida aims to enhance community health through strategic partnerships and support for diverse, underserved populations.	Not published	Varies
Albert "Buttsie" and Loretta Roberge Fund The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Donor-advised fund established by Lynn Malerba (first woman Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe) and her husband Paul to honor Lynn's parents, Albert "Buttsie" and Loretta Roberge.	Not published	Varies
Human Services Agency Funding Grant City of Longmont · State Not published · Varies The City of Longmont is inviting applications for the Human Services Agency Funding Grant, aimed at supporting various safety net services for residents.	Not published	Varies
Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $10K Lancaster Cares is designed to provide essential support for Lancaster County families during the COVID-19 crisis.	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Agency Funding Application United Way of Wilson County & the Upper Cumberland · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way provides funding to partner agencies that deliver programs and services aligned with United Way's mission in the areas of education, financial stability, and health.	Not published	Varies
Tompkins County School Food Reboot Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Tompkins County School Food Reboot supports public school districts in Tompkins County, NY to improve their meal programs by emphasizing whole ingredient, scratch-cooked meals, procuring locally wherever possible, and providing a strong…	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Foundation redirected all available grant resources to critical health and wellness needs related to the pandemic, including: Email: slandry@culpeperwellness.org (President: Shari Landry)	Not published	$60K
RI Specialty Crop Block Grant Program State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau · State Not published · Varies The RI Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Rhode Island.	Not published	Varies
LiveWell Grant Program Liberty Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program - FCI Allocation Forward Community Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · $55M The NMTC Program is a federal initiative designed to stimulate private sector investment in economically distressed urban and rural communities facing persistent barriers to accessing capital.	Not published	$55M

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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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