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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New Program Application United Way of Mower County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies New programs or programs not currently funded by UWMC must submit a preliminary application as the first step in UWMC's Community Investment process. Determines Community Investment eligibility for nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
CNS Pantex Community Investment Grant Program Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies On behalf of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant, the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF) announces a Request for Applications (RFA).	Not published	Varies
AGRI Farm to School and Early Care: Equipment Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AGRI Farm to School and Early Care Equipment Grant provides funding for school districts and early childhood education centers seeking to enhance their Farm to School initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Raley's Purposeful Giving Grant Raley's · Foundation Not published · Varies Raley's Community Giving supports impactful community initiatives in areas such as child welfare, food access, and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Building Equitable Food Systems in Eastern North Carolina Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Many rural regions in our state have plentiful land but inadequate access to healthy food and recreation opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Ending Childhood Poverty Initiative Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant Los Alamos Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K Emergency response and assistance to nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was distributed to organizations addressing:	Not published	$2K
School Breakfast Grants (Kellogg Partnership) Action for Healthy Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies Kellogg's Breakfasts for Better Days Signature Cause:	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Grant United Way of Cumberland County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies "To supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services" by local social service organizations for people across the Nation who are hungry, homeless, and in economic crisis.	Not published	Varies
2026 Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations Deaf Organizations Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K DOF has doubled grantmaking in response to challenges within the nonprofit sector and funding barriers faced by deaf nonprofits. Priority is given to proposals addressing:	Not published	$20K
Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) Fund The Madison Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Civic, social, educational, and cultural nonprofit organization that helps maintain and enhance the quality of life for Madison residents facing financial hardship and other personal crises.	Not published	Varies
Houston Food Bank: Summer Meal Program Grant The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's Summer Meal Program provides nutritious meals to children in Southeast Texas when school is out. Partnering with local organizations, they serve over 12,000 meals daily across more than 250 sites.	Not published	Varies
Community Crisis & Disaster Response Grants Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Deadline is Immediate and ongoing, as long as funds allow and there is need._ The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Louisianans with a specific emphasis on kids…	Not published	Varies
Women United Grants United Way of Greater Charlottesville · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K Women United is a philanthropic committee of United Way that supports local women and children through collective giving of membership.	Not published	Up to $60K
Food Sovereignty Fund Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Sovereignty Grant seeks to support the hunter, gatherer, and grower way of life by funding Native organizations and individuals who preserve and practice these traditions.	Not published	Varies
Sportsmen Against Hunger Community Action Partnership of North Dakota Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bringing together generous hunters willing to donate game meat with families who can benefit from no-cost, nutritious protein sources. Organizes the donation of legally obtained wild game to food pantries across North Dakota.	Not published	Varies
Seaboard Foundation Grant Seaboard Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seaboard Foundation Grant aims to enhance education, ensure food security, and foster animal welfare in communities where Seaboard operates. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with a U.S. Federal Tax ID.	Not published	Varies
C3F: Urgent Needs Fund Grant Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The C3F Urgent Needs Fund, established by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by providing grants to support essential needs like food, shelter, and healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Essentia Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Women United in Philanthropy Grant Womens Foundation of New Jersey a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) is New Jersey’s first women’s giving circle. Since 2004, we have awarded $1,220,000 in grant funds to programs that address chronic problems impacting women and families in Bergen County, NJ.	Not published	Varies
Hathaway Family Foundation Grant Hathaway Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hathaway Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals in need within Greenville, South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children WIC 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
Healthy Meals Incentives for Small & Rural Schools Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, Action for Healthy Kids and its partners RMC Health and Chef Ann Foundation have awarded grants to small…	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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