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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Foster Foundation Support Grant Foster Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foster Foundation Support Grant aims to create a thriving community for all, particularly focusing on children, families, veterans, and seniors.	Not published	Varies
Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grant Illinois Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grant aims to support small nonprofits in Illinois by providing funding for programs in food, housing, and workforce development.	Not published	Up to $20K
Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program Columbia Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program aims to support local communities by funding innovative programs that benefit low-and-moderate income individuals.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Community Benefit Partnerships North Central Health Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NCHS initiates Community Benefit Partnerships to directly address critical community health needs identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).	Not published	Varies
Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Market Match Fund Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An economic development and food access program designed to provide a consistent, annual funding stream to match customer SNAP benefits at Berkshire-area farmers markets.	Not published	Varies
Fresh Start Market Grant Central Houston Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fresh Start Market Grant Program works with existing businesses that offer grocery products to help them enhance their fresh food offerings, staff training, and physical improvements to the space.	Not published	Varies
Edible Trees Grant Tree Canada · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Tree Canada's Edible Trees Grant aims to empower communities by reconnecting them with local food sources through the planting of edible trees and shrubs.	Not published	Up to $10K
BHHS Legacy Foundation General Grant Program Legacy Connection · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $250K	Rolling	$3K – $250K
Northwest Corner Gives Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Farm Worker Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports just struggles of migrant and seasonal farm workers for decent living and working conditions.	Not published	Varies
Walmart Foundation: Concept Note WAL-Mart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Program-related concept notes are only accepted for the Healthier Food for All focus area. There are no deadlines.	Not published	Varies
Main Street Initiative Small Business Empowerment Center · Foundation Not published · $30K A grant program designed to help small businesses grow and sustain their operations while making positive community impact and supporting retirement savings. Grants must be allocated across three focus areas:	Not published	$30K
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Home Delivered Meals Grant DC Department of Health Community Health Administration · Foundation Not published · $800K – $1.3M The Equitable Food Access Initiative: Home Delivered Meals, led by the DC Department of Health, aims to enhance food access for District residents.	Not published	$800K – $1.3M
Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants Jewish Women's Federation of Southern New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Jewish Women's Foundation Grants, offered by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, provide funding ranging from $500 to $2,000.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Kern Community Foundation Farmworkers Grant Kern Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Kern Community Foundation Farmworkers Grant provides essential support to unemployed and employed farmworkers in Kern County.	Not published	Up to $50K
Hometown Fund Grant CVS Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $50,000 The CVS Health Foundation’s Hometown Fund was created to support local nonprofits across Hartford, Connecticut, and the state of Rhode Island – places where our CVS Health teams live, work and care deeply about community health.	Not published	US $50,000
BCBSNM: Blue Impact Major Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico offers Blue Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations with sustainable programs that align with five key areas of focus, including Economic Opportunity, Nutrition, and Health Solutions.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Woodson Center · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs addressing urgent community problems.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and horticulture products.	Not published	Varies
Gene A. Daiber Pass Through Fund Highland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Provide immediate, direct support to local food assistance programs	Not published	$3K
Community Grant Program St Mary's Regional Health Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. In FY23, Essentia Health contributed more than $1.7 million dollars to 140 non-profit organizations.	Rolling	Varies
TEFFI Seed Grant Opportunity Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Support the economic revitalization of Kansas communities under 5,000 population through investments in quality-of-life initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, aims to strengthen local food systems by connecting farmers and food producers to improve access to locally sourced…	Not published	Up to $1M

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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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