Food Security Grants

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,029 active food security grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Community Impact Grant: Health and Human Services The Dupage Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The DuPage Foundation's Community Impact Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for DuPage County residents through support for health and human services initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K The Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program, established by Margaret Furchak Ferko, aims to address critical community gaps affecting women and families in Erie County.	Not published	$30K
Strength in Service Grant Program Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Strength in Service Grant Program, administered by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to enhance the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Program Grants - Health The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas that serve a range of populations, primarily within the Foundation’s priority communities.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact & Innovation Grants United Way of Chester County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant Doree Taylor Charitable Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation supports charitable organizations focused on basic provisions for underserved populations, humane care of animals, health care services, public media, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	Varies
EFSP Phase 37 Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Local Grant Application Rotary Club of Lake Minnetonka- Excelsior Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Food Rescue Enablement Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $2M Support the creation and maintenance of retail food waste pickup programs.	Not published	$2M
CFNJ: Monmouth County Community Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Monmouth County Community Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, invites nonprofit organizations to submit proposals addressing diverse community needs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Betterment Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $100K Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants fund small-to-medium sized projects with grants that support qualified organizations seeking to improve the lives of those in their communities.	Not published	$100 – $100K
Lakeshore Hunger Relief Grants United Way of the Lakeshore · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Food Systems Grant Program Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Food Systems Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to support initiatives in Maine that promote food justice, sovereignty, and nutrition equity.	Not published	$10K – $1M
Community Grant Program Goosefoot Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies For many years, Goosefoot's grants program has supported friends and neighbors in need, local business growth, and the preservation of uniquely South Whidbey places.	Not published	Varies
Market Match Fund Grant Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (Great Barrington, MA) awards Market Match Fund grants to farmers markets within its Berkshire-Taconic service area to fund $1-for-$1 SNAP matching (up to $30/visit) for shoppers, supporting food access and…	Rolling	Varies
Community Grants Program Central Florida Womens League Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $38K New Hope for Kids, Camaraderie Foundation, Foundation for Foster Children, New Image Youth Centers, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Matthews Hope Ministries, Dave's House, IDignity, Child Rescue Network, One Heart For Women & Children, ORMC Level…	Not published	$15K – $38K
Potts And Sibley Foundation Grant Potts and Sibley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Potts and Sibley Foundation, established in 1967 by Effie Potts Sibley in memory of her husband, D.J. Sibley, is a private charitable foundation based in Midland, Texas.	Not published	Varies
WellMed Charitable Foundation Grants Wellmed Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The WellMed Charitable Foundation Grants focus on enhancing the well-being of seniors and their caregivers, emphasizing wellness and prevention.	Not published	Up to $25K
GSF Foundation Grant GSF Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GSF Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that enhance the lives of children and families in need. Applications must be submitted by a current GSF Associate who nominates the organization and its project.	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation: System-Level Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means by which to give back to and strengthen her…	Not published	Varies
Bell Family Blue Bag Program Safari Club International Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Humanitarian program allowing hunters and SCI members to deliver donations to communities in need during domestic and international travel. Members fill blue bags with donated items and deliver them during hunting trips or local service.	Rolling	Varies
Community Grant St Mary's Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Library-Based Meal Sites Grant California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Library-Based Meal Sites program addresses summer food insecurity among low-income families in California by providing nutritious meals and promoting literacy.	Not published	Varies
Superfeet Local Grant Superfeet Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Superfeet Local Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing community well-being and environmental health.	Not published	$3K – $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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