Food Security Grants

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation Grant Shelby Ohio Community Foundation of Richland County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation provides crucial assistance to nonprofits responding to emergencies in the Shelby community.	Not published	Varies
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health with Coordination and Optimization of Resources and Partnerships (MA FRESH CORP) Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400…	Not published	Up to $50K
Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network Grant The Transition Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network Grant supports local nonprofits focused on juvenile justice for youth aged 10-18.	Not published	$20K
EHD Community Health Grant Program Eden Health District · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The EHD Community Health Grant Program, managed by the Eden Health District, offers financial support to non-profit organizations and government agencies focused on enhancing health services for residents in central Alameda County.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation Grant The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $10K The Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation, established in 2022, is dedicated to enhancing lives in rural Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado through grants exceeding $10,000.	Not published	From $10K
School Nutrition Grants (General Program) GenYOUTH Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies GENYOUth provides nutrition grants to schools to increase participation in school meal programs and address food insecurity. Grants support innovative service models including:	Not published	Varies
CoServ Charitable Foundation Grant Coserv Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CoServ Charitable Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in North Texas, focusing on basic human needs, community vitality, and education.	Not published	Varies
General Operating / Flexible Support Grants Oceanfirst Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: New applicants must set up a 10 minute call before applying. We empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank.	Not published	Varies
Foundation for Health Equity (f4HE): Food Insecurity Grant Foundation for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Health Equity (F4HE) focuses on combating food insecurity in Northwest Philadelphia by supporting tax-exempt organizations.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Central Illinois Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States and its territories by allocating federal funds for the provision of food and shelter.	Not published	Varies
San Mateo County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States and its territories.	Not published	Varies
Development and Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Teams (U2F) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $360K – $1.4M The purpose of this FOA is to develop and maintain Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to facilitate long-term improvements and innovation to the national integrated food safety system by unifying and coordinating federal/state/local human and…	Forecast	$360K – $1.4M
Nutrition Incentive Program (TX) Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity invites Grant Applications requesting funding for the NIP Project. The purpose of this program is to provide NIP Project services.	Not published	Varies
Food Grant Program and Shelter & Safety Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community grants are grants the foundation makes in response to needs and requests from the nonprofits in our community.	Not published	Varies
Food Access Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Food Access Grants (a 2026 Special Grant Cycle) support organizations working to strengthen food access across Chaffee County (CO), aligned with the Chaffee County Food Action Roadmap.	Not published	Varies
W.K. Kellogg Foundation General Grants Program WK Kellogg Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund Waccamaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bayer Fund: Food & Nutrition Grant Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bayer Fund: Food & Nutrition Grant supports high-quality programs that combat malnutrition and improve access to nutritious foods, particularly for underserved communities and families with young children.	Not published	Varies
Food Systems Project Accelerator Northwest Agriculture Business Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting food systems infrastructure projects that directly work with or benefit farmers raising food crops or animals used in food production.	Not published	Varies
Farmers’ Market Resiliency: Regional Sub-Grant Program New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program, funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, offers $500,000 to enhance food system resiliency through farmers' markets.	Not published	$10K – $200K
Walmart Foundation SNAP Education and Outreach Grant Listed by Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Atlanta Community Food Bank Partnerships Grant Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Atlanta Community Food Bank invites local organizations to partner in the mission to end hunger. We support over 700 community-based agencies, including schools, in providing essential food assistance.	Not published	Varies
Cultivator of Change Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Nominations are due at the deadline._ The Cultivator of Change program recognizes and provides support to individuals who have displayed outstanding leadership in the food system.	Not published	Varies
Superior Health Plan: Community Grant Program Superior HealthPlan · Foundation Not published · $10K The Superior HealthPlan Community Grant Program offers $10,000 to Texas-based organizations tackling Non-Medical Drivers of Health (NMDOH). Focus areas include housing stability, food security, and healthcare access.	Not published	$10K

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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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