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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Food as Medicine Grant Elevance Health Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Health Leads Expansion Grant The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Strong Neighborhoods Impact Fund Grants United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTEL: United Way of Metro Chicago is preparing for the next cycle of our Impact Grants program, with funding set to begin in January 2026._ _For this cycle, we will proceed with a closed and shortened application process, open only to…	Not published	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Community Needs Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Foundation supports programs providing for an individual’s basic needs, such as access to food, clothing and adequate…	Not published	Varies
Project Bread: School Breakfast Grant Program Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Project Bread's School Breakfast Grant Program aims to ensure that all students in Massachusetts have access to nutritious meals through innovative breakfast solutions.	Not published	Varies
Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Charles D. Berry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles D. Berry Foundation, established in 2018 by Chuck Berry, aims to enrich the Greater Dayton community through grants in arts, education, health, and community services.	Not published	Varies
Caring for Pueblo County- Responsive Grantmaking: Children, Youth and Families Grant Program Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caring for Pueblo County Grant Program aims to promote equity for children, youth, and families by funding initiatives in four key areas: Basic Needs, Social & Emotional Well-Being, Behavioral Health, and Economic Stability.	Not published	Varies
Northeast Florida Resilience Fund: Stabilization Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Northeast Florida Resilience Fund: Stabilization Grants, offered by the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, aims to support nonprofit organizations facing significant disruptions from public funding cuts.	Not published	Up to $50K
CF: Faith & Food Coalitions Grant The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2001, Resourceful Communities has awarded more than 400 small grants, funded by public and private organizations, to support innovative community projects across North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Sonoma County Wine Auction, has raised tens of millions of dollars for local causes, helping to address Sonoma County’s most pressing needs and fostering both…	Not published	Varies
Fall Grant Opportunities: Health & Human Services- Campbell Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Campbell Endowment offers various fall grant opportunities aimed at supporting programs that enhance self-sufficiency in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.	Not published	$2K – $4K
InspiRAYtion Grants WPCU Sunshine Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The InspiRAYtion Grants are funded by WPCU partner-employees who raise funds each year to provide support to selected nonprofit organizations that align with the Sunshine Community Fund's mission and vision of strengthening financial…	Not published	Varies
Get Schools Cooking Grant Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Get Schools Cooking Grant supports medium-sized U.S. school districts in transforming their meal programs from processed to scratch-cooked foods.	Not published	Up to $250K
Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG) Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG) Program by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture aims to enhance access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved communities.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Arctic Slope Community Foundation Grants Arctic Slope Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arctic Slope Community Foundation offers grants to enhance the quality of life in Arctic Slope communities.	Not published	Varies
Pokagon Band Grants The Pokagon Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Pokagon Fund, established through a 2000 agreement, supports communities near Band Trust Lands by providing strategic grants aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing education, and promoting community vitality.	Not published	Up to $8K
Alabama Farm-to-School Culinary Challenge Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Chef Ann Foundation is working with the Alabama State Department of Education Child Nutrition Program to strengthen Alabama's farm-to-school initiatives by creating a culinary training program that teaches districts how to procure and use…	Not published	Varies
AGRI First Bite Farm to School and Early Care Grant (MN) Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The AGRI First Bite Farm to School and Early Care Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aims to assist school districts and early childhood education centers in developing local procurement practices.	Not published	$3K – $5K
San Joaquin Valley Health Fund Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management · Foundation Not published · $30M The San Joaquin Valley Health Fund has committed almost $30 million for organizations throughout the Valley since funding began in 2015. Grantees are tackling the most critical issues that affect families' health.	Not published	$30M
Emergency Student Support (ARC - Advocacy and Resource Center) Lorain County Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Lorain County Community College's Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) is a comprehensive one-stop resource providing immediate relief and support services that empower students to overcome life's most significant challenges.	Not published	Varies
Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Up to $160K The Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program aims to support local communities and non-profits in New Jersey in managing overabundant deer populations.	Not published	Up to $160K
Neighborhood Partners Program Grant Pseg Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $15K The Neighborhood Partners Program, initiated by the PSEG Foundation, aims to create inclusive and sustainable communities.	Not published	$500 – $15K
McGregor Fund Grant McGregor Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Fund is currently focusing on the needs of existing grant partners serving people at immediate risk of losing housing, access to basic needs, or personal safety, and is not accepting inquiries from grant seekers new to the Fund…	Not published	Varies
Chicago Region Food System Fund - Emergency Food Relief Grant Faith in Place · Foundation Not published · $100K Email Ray Bell at ramont@faithinplace.org with interest	Not published	$100K

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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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