Food Security Grants

Last updated November 9, 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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DoorDash Community Credits Program Connecticut Foodshare Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
KFAS: Al-Sumait Prize- Health Nomination Grant Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) · Foundation Not published · $1M The KFAS: Al-Sumait Prize for Health recognizes groundbreaking contributions to food security, health, and education in Africa.	Not published	$1M
SMIF- Taylor Rural Improvements Grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's Taylor Rural Improvements Grant offers up to $30,000 for impactful capital projects in communities with populations under 10,000.	Not published	Up to $30K
Itasca Area Community Response Fund United Way of 1000 Lakes · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides rapid relief to organizations addressing: As of June 2020, the fund had raised over $171,000 through donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. First Round Awards (August 2020): $42,750	Rolling	Varies
The Fund for Taos - COVID-19 Response Grants The Taos Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $552K Emergency action fund created to support local nonprofits responding to COVID-19 and its effects. As of December 1, 2020, the Fund for Taos had awarded nearly 80 grants totaling $552,000 to local organizations.	Not published	$552K
Supporting Our Neighbors Fund Grants (Community Foundation for Monterey County) Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $30K The Community Foundation for Monterey County established the Supporting Our Neighbors Fund to assist nonprofit organizations providing support for individuals and families facing urgent needs due to immigration and policy-related concerns.	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Weaving the Safety Net Heart of Indiana United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Heart of Indiana United Way seeks partners to work with clients in crisis to help them address basic needs and bring stability to their lives.	Not published	Varies
Junior Board of Rock Island Grants Moline Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies About Moline Regional Community Foundation Founded in 1953, MRCF partners with generous individuals who genuinely care about our community by establishing any number of grantmaking funds, including donor-advised, nonprofit endowments…	Not published	Varies
Breakfast After the Bell Implementation Grant Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Breakfast After the Bell Implementation Grant by Project Bread aims to enhance breakfast accessibility in Massachusetts schools.	Not published	Up to $12K
City Market Onion River Co-op Seedling Grant City Market Onion River Co-Op · Foundation Not published · $25K City Market, Onion River Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative with two locations in beautiful Burlington, Vermont. We offer a large selection of local, organic, and conventional foods, and thousands of Vermont-made products.	Not published	$25K
Mardag Foundation: Community Emergency Grant Program Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Mardag Foundation's Community Emergency Grant Program provides one-time funding to Food Access and Housing organizations in East Metro and Greater Minnesota.	Not published	$3K – $20K
CA Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $250K – $1M The California Specialty Crop Multi-State Program, established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through funding collaborative projects addressing key issues like…	Not published	$250K – $1M
International Paper Grants International Paper Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies International Paper Grants focus on community engagement, emphasizing education, hunger relief, health & wellness, and disaster relief. They support nonprofit organizations that demonstrate good financial standing and effective management.	Not published	Varies
HPNAP Additional Legislative Dollars Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $35K Support legislative efforts related to the venison donation program and food access initiatives.	Not published	$35K
Salem Five Community Donations Program Grant Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Salem Five Community Donations Program Grant, offered by the Salem Five Charitable Foundation, supports organizations that positively impact local communities, focusing on Economic Self-Sufficiency, Food Insecurity, and Human Services.	Not published	Up to $10K
Healthy Retail Grant City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development · State Not published · Varies The Healthy Retail Grant aims to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods like Bayview and Tenderloin, driven by grassroots initiatives from organizations such as SEFA and TLHCSC.	Not published	Varies
Land, Health, Community Grant (formerly the Lumpkin Family Fund) The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Land, Health, Community, (formerly the Lumpkin Family Fund), is the Foundation’s primary and largest grantmaking program and reflects the Lumpkin family's historic connection and commitment to the community.	Not published	Varies
United Tompkins Impact Fund (UTIF) United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UTIF grants are awarded on a 2-year cycle to agencies and organizations that address identified priorities to meet community needs.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Wine Country · Foundation Not published · Varies To supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the North Bay, the National EFSP Board has chosen Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management…	Not published	Varies
Blocker Foundation Grant The Blocker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blocker Foundation Grant aims to empower the Hampton Roads community by providing support for nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Wayne County Community Endowment Grants Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Wayne County Community Endowment Grants aim to enhance the quality of life for residents in Wayne County, focusing on youth and seniors.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Community Grant Essentia Health Moose Lake · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address four key priority areas:	Rolling	Varies
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Advocacy Grant Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
The Zero Hunger \| Zero Waste Foundation Grant The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zero Hunger \| Zero Waste Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on ending hunger and reducing food waste.	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 9, 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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