Food Security Grants

Last updated September 30, 2026

There are currently 1,067 open food security grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 521 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Open grants: 1,067; from 826 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $121.0M; across 521 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 52; 58 with a published date

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Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to enhance local initiatives by funding projects in key areas such as child services, education, food insecurity, housing, mental health, and utility assistance.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund - Human Service Grant The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $20K The Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, a program of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, aims to uplift Latino youth through food.	Rolling	Up to $20K
Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K The Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants program aims to inspire generosity and strengthen communities in the Dubuque region.	Rolling	$100 – $5K
Community Response Fund The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Response Fund was established to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during emergencies and crises.	Rolling	Varies
Sitka Legacy Foundation’s Local Food Security Grant The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $15K The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them.	Rolling	$15K
Clif Family Foundation Open Call Grant Clif Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K The Clif Family Foundation Open Call invites 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for grants supporting general operating costs or specific projects.	Rolling	$5K – $50K
OFB Rapid Response Grant Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The OFB Rapid Response Grant provides up to $5,000 for organizations to address food insecurity and inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: Financial Stability Grant Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $50K The Allianz Life Insurance Company's Financial Stability Grant aims to reduce barriers to economic inclusion by supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance financial stability for low- to moderate-income families.	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust Grant Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust Grant, established in 1993 in memory of Adelaide Dawson Lynch, aims to support charitable organizations in Rhode Island providing essential food and shelter to economically disadvantaged citizens.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Allen Foundation Grant Allen Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Allen Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance human nutrition through research, education, and training.	Rolling	Varies
COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Rolling · Varies Established by United Way Worldwide to support communities affected by COVID-19, this fund mobilizes United Way's network covering 94% of U.S. communities.	Rolling	Varies
Maryland Recovery Now Grant Charles County Charitable Trust · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $35K Pandemic recovery grant program designed to help nonprofits recover from pandemic-related revenue losses and address heightened community needs created by COVID-19.	Rolling	$2K – $35K
Generous Acts Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Action Against Hunger Grants Womens Foundation of New Jersey a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $5K Action Against Hunger Grants provide essential financial support to small independent programs in New Jersey that assist women, children, and families facing food insecurity.	Rolling	$2K – $5K
River Valley Health Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The River Valley Health Fund Grant aims to enhance the health and well-being of residents in the Ohio Valley, following the sale of local hospitals.	Rolling	Varies
Attic Angel Awards Community Grants Attic Angel Association · Foundation Rolling · $199K The board of directors identifies a compelling community need each spring as the focus for the coming year's awards.	Rolling	$199K
Healthy Eating Research RFP The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies As part of its commitment to building a national Culture of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks ideas that advance health, equity, and wellbeing.	Rolling	Varies
Qlarant Foundation Grants Qlarant Quality Solutions Inc · Foundation Rolling · $4K – $50K The Qlarant Foundation provides annual grants to nonprofits focused on healthcare access, community health, social services, and wellness initiatives, particularly serving underserved and vulnerable populations.	Rolling	$4K – $50K
Board Discretionary Fund United Way of Mower County Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Established to provide resources to a nonprofit agency or program that is in need of a one-time grant.	Rolling	Varies
Community Learning Project for Food Justice (CLP) Whyhunger Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Learning Project for Food Justice (CLP) works to support, connect, and grow a peer-to-peer grassroots, shared-learning community.	Rolling	Varies
Schenectady Foundation: Equitable Access to Healthy Food Grant The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $200K The Schenectady Foundation is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through its Equitable Access to Healthy Food Grant.	Rolling	Up to $200K
Food Access & Security Initiative Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1.1M Multi-year collaborative initiative to strengthen food access and security. Launched October 2023 with over $1.1 million in investment.	Rolling	$1.1M
Feeding America Food Waste Education Grant Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Rolling · $343K Support efforts to educate food waste generators and connect donors to the charitable food network.	Rolling	$343K
Seeds of Sustainability- Capacity Building Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Seeds of Sustainability Capacity Building Grant Program, offered by the Western New York Foundation, aims to empower nonprofit organizations with the resources needed to enhance their operational capacity.	Rolling	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 1,067 open food security grants Grantable lists as of September 30, 2026, 521 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 open listings, the most active funders are Food Bank Association of (10), Chef Ann Foundation (9), Food and Drug Administration (9), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (6), and State Department of Education (6). In all, 826 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are food security grants due?

Of 1,067 open grants, 52 accept applications on a rolling basis, 58 have a published upcoming deadline, 263 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 694 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.

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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