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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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Grant Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program aims to support low-income adults aged 60 and older by providing $25 coupon booklets for purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey at local farmers markets.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Muskegon County Senior Millage Hunger Relief Fund United Way of the Lakeshore · Foundation Not published · $75K	Not published	$75K
Hannaford Charitable Foundation Grants Hannaford Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We have a long history of supporting our communities through volunteerism, donations and community leadership. The Hannaford Charitable Foundation is one of many ways we support our communities.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Corner Store NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) City of San Leandro · State Not published · Varies The Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) in San Leandro provides vital financial support to non-profits serving low-income residents.	Not published	Varies
Florida Blue Corporate Giving Grant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Florida Blue Corporate Giving focuses on enhancing community health through strategic partnerships with local nonprofits in Florida.	Not published	Varies
Detwiler Family Foundation Grant The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Detwiler Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of children in local communities through support for educational and artistic programs.	Not published	$10K – $50K
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CA) Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) aims to enhance access to fresh, California-grown fruits and vegetables for CalFresh shoppers.	Not published	Varies
Basic Needs Recognition Grants Swipe Out Hunger · Foundation Not published · $3K Swipe Out Hunger awards grants to recognize outstanding work by colleges to support students' basic needs. In 2023, 5 colleges each received $3,000 in recognition grants.	Not published	$3K
Regional Agricultural Support Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $733K Provide fresh produce from local farms to New York food banks and supply cheese products.	Not published	$733K
Parkinson Family Foundation Grant Parkinson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Parkinson Family Foundation Grant supports organizations focusing on Food & Water, Faith & Evangelism, and Health & Humanitarian Efforts.	Not published	Up to $5K
Greenpoint Foundation Grant Greenpoint Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greenpoint Foundation Grant aims to enhance community life by supporting organizations that focus on agriculture, food security, education, and community enhancement.	Not published	Varies
Washington Federal Foundation: Community Service Micro Grants Washington Federal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Washington Federal Foundation offers Community Service Micro Grants aimed at supporting nonprofits that assist low- and moderate-income communities.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Emergent Needs & "Open" Grants The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Schenectady Foundation's Emergent Needs & Open Grants program supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing community well-being in Schenectady County.	Not published	Up to $250K
CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A partnership between United Way of the CSRA and the Community Foundation for the CSRA created to provide swift and needed resources to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic serving the community's most…	Rolling	Varies
Spring 2026 Community Grants Lane Community Health Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Highmark Blue Shield Grant for Senior Hunger Programs Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $35K	Not published	$35K
Day of Dignity 2026 Grant Islamic Relief USA · Foundation Not published · Varies Note : Of grant funds used, 85% should be allocated to direct services that would benefit the target audience while a maximum of 15% may be allocated for administrative/ operational costs.	Not published	Varies
Brave Heart Fellowship Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brave Heart Fellowship, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, empowers Native youth aged 18-24 to lead in environmental justice and food sovereignty efforts.	Not published	Varies
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation: Basic Needs Fund Grant Rocky Mountain Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $35K The Rocky Mountain Health Foundation's Basic Needs Fund provides vital support for organizations addressing essential services like food, temporary housing, transportation, and safety.	Not published	$10K – $35K
Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is offering Value-Add Grants to enhance the state's food systems. This program aims to boost agriculture production, processing, and access to healthy foods.	Not published	Up to $125K
Community Grants Program The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program invests in local nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing well-being of children and youth and other pressing civic issues that shape quality of life in Greater Miami.	Not published	$1M
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of King County · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Heart of Kentucky United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Federal program established in 1983 by Congress to supplement local efforts providing emergency shelter and food to people in need.	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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