Food Security Grants

Last updated September 30, 2026

There are currently 1,067 open food security grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 521 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Open grants: 1,067; from 826 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $121.0M; across 521 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 52; 58 with a published date

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Conservation Fund - Transporting Healthy Food Grants Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $10K Grant program to strengthen transportation and distribution of fresh, local produce and other healthy food to underserved communities.	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant, in collaboration with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, invites applications from eligible nonprofits starting October 7, 2025.	Rolling	Up to $25K
CareOregon: Community Grant Careoregon Inc · Foundation Rolling · $25K The CareOregon Community Grant supports organizations addressing critical social needs within Oregon's low-income populations.	Rolling	$25K
Hormel Foods Corporation Donations Grant Hormel Foods Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Hormel Foods Corporation is dedicated to making a positive impact through its charitable initiatives, primarily focused on food security, community support, and educational programming.	Rolling	Varies
Chicago Food Justice Summit - Call for Presenters (21st Annual) Chicago Food Policy Action Council · Foundation Rolling · $50 The Chicago Food Justice Summit invites proposals from presenters to share meaningful knowledge, build strong relationships, and engage in conversations to envision the food future together.	Rolling	$50
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Grant Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that aid families and individuals in financial need.	Rolling	Varies
Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) COVID-19 Food Shelf Funding Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $2.5M	Rolling	$2K – $2.5M
Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program Trailhead Institute · Foundation Rolling · Varies Aid purchase and distribution of Colorado-grown produce and nutrient-dense foods. Food pantries across Colorado are experiencing increased demand within their communities.	Rolling	Varies
2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants The Community Foundation of Will County · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Foundation of Will County's primary grant program awards funds to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's priority areas.	Rolling	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Health & Human Services- Spring Cycle Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $20K All people are healthy and safe.	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Fund to End Hunger Worcester County Food Bank Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies WCFB has established a fund in partnership with the Greater Worcester Community Foundation that awards grants to local non-profit organizations working toward a hunger-free community through innovative and sustainable solutions.	Rolling	Varies
Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two – Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Rolling · $25K The Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two supports grassroots organizations focused on implementing climate justice strategies.	Rolling	$25K
Foundation Initiatives - Housing/Homelessness, Food Systems, Home Health Care, Wellness@Work, Perry County Health Coalition Partnership for Better Health · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special investments beyond traditional grantmaking in which the Partnership identifies community health needs that are not currently being addressed by existing programs. Recent Investment (2024-2025 fiscal year):	Rolling	Varies
Venison Grant Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Rolling · $175K Obtain donated, fully processed venison from hunters and processors in New York.	Rolling	$175K
Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grant Program Conservation Food and Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $50K The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance public health, food security, and environmental conservation in underfunded regions across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant Farm Credit East · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant, offered by Farm Credit East, provides funding up to $50,000 to organizations aimed at enhancing food security in the Northeast.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Community Grantmaking Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $729K – $835K ACF's primary grantmaking program providing operational and programmatic support to nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region. The program has been awarding discretionary grants for 39+ years.	Rolling	$729K – $835K
Large Grant Program Georgia's Own Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K Grants for local nonprofits seeking funding over $5,000 that align with Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth.	Rolling	$5K
Emergency Food and Shelter Program United Way of Deschutes County · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: Federal EFSP funds are on hold.	Rolling	Varies
CS Fund and Warsh-Mott Legacy Grant Warsh-Mott Legacy · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: As a small private foundation, we seek to cultivate meaningful and long-term partnerships that align with our mission.	Rolling	Varies
United Way Of The Bluegrass: Basic Needs Grant - Local United Way of the Bluegrass Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: The Fund will support two separate Grants: the Single-County (or “Local”) Basic Needs Grant and the Multi-County (or “Regional”) Basic Needs Grant._ United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is committed to fighting for the education…	Rolling	Varies
Fighting Hunger Grants Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide support to non-profit organizations that fight hunger in communities.	Rolling	Varies
Rapid Response Team (RRT) Cooperative Agreement Food and Drug Administration · Federal Rolling · $8,250,000 total The purpose of the NOFO is to facilitate long-term improvements and innovation to the national integrated food safety system by unifying and coordinating federal/state/local human and animal food (HAF) emergency response efforts including…	Rolling	$8,250,000 total
Community Need Fund / Community Impact Grants The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The United Way of Greater Waterbury aims to address the ongoing and emerging needs of the community by investing in programs aligned with adopted Impact Area strategies.	Rolling	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 1,067 open food security grants Grantable lists as of September 30, 2026, 521 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 open listings, the most active funders are Food Bank Association of (10), Chef Ann Foundation (9), Food and Drug Administration (9), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (6), and State Department of Education (6). In all, 826 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are food security grants due?

Of 1,067 open grants, 52 accept applications on a rolling basis, 58 have a published upcoming deadline, 263 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 694 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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