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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San Antonio Food Bank: Grant Programs for Children San Antonio Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies Food insecurity is a threat casting a shadow over the daily lives of one-in-five children across San Antonio, hindering their sleep, focus, and overall well-being.	Not published	Varies
OK Specialty Crop Block Grant Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The OK Specialty Crop Block Grant, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects that benefit both domestic and foreign markets.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Julia L. Grant Basic Human Needs Grant Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Julia L. Grant Basic Human Needs Grant provides critical funding for nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County that support essential services such as food, shelter, and permanent housing for those in acute need.	Not published	Up to $30K
Nourishing Neighbor O Organics Fight Hunger Serve Hope Grant The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia.	Not published	Varies
American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) Community Grants American Beverage Association · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K Since its inception in 2011, ABFHA has provided grants to organizations and programs that work to advance both the physical health of citizens and the environmental health of communities.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Competitive Grants- Community Food Security Through Gardening Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Food Security Through Gardening Grant Funded by a generous legacy gift of Willow-based gardeners, Gerald and Kathryn Freeley, the Gardening as Food Security Grant Program seeks applications from eligible organizations for…	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants Brown County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants, initiated in 1983, aim to support local service agencies in addressing economic emergencies, excluding disaster-related situations.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38 Burke County United Way · Foundation Not published · $32K Provide supplemental funds to emergency food and shelter programs in Burke County	Not published	$32K
ZSRF: Community Progress Fund Grant Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The ZSRF Community Progress Fund Grant supports local organizations in North Carolina's rural counties by providing short-term funding to address community needs, enhance projects, and foster innovative ideas.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Alaska Food Coalition Mini Grant Food Bank of Alaska · Foundation Not published · Varies Mini grant program administered by Food Bank of Alaska through the Alaska Food Coalition to support organizations working on food security initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Hunger Free Kansas Mass Action Grants Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Hunger Free Kansas Mass Action Grants, funded by the Kansas Health Foundation, provide up to $5,000 to eligible Kansas nonprofits to explore innovative solutions addressing hunger and food insecurity.	Not published	Up to $5K
Camden County Emergency Food and Shelter Program - Phase 41 FEMA Funding Cpac the Community Planning & Advocacy Council · Foundation Not published · $269K Community Planning & Advocacy Council (C.P.A.C.)	Not published	$269K
People Helping People Program KJZT Family Life · Foundation Not published · Up to $1B The People Helping People program helps communities and parishes with donations of both monetary and goods.	Not published	Up to $1B
Summer Food Service Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide service to public and private nonprofit school food authorities, State and county governments, and residential summer camps in areas where 50% of the children are eligible for free and reduced school meals.	Not published	Varies
Food Supplemental Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) Also called by the federal name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies To provide assistance to eligible households to increase food purchasing power. The benefits are issued through an electronic benefits transfer system that is accessed directly at point of sale (grocery store, supermarket, etc.)	Not published	Varies
Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program San Diego Regional Disaster Fund · Foundation Not published · $30K – $50K The program supports college-access nonprofit organizations that help students meet basic needs and achieve college success.	Not published	$30K – $50K
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 39 United Way of Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · $11K Congress appropriated $130 million under Phase 39 to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Awards are based upon each county's total number of unemployed compared to all qualifying jurisdictions.	Not published	$11K
Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant North Dakota Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant, initiated by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, aims to enhance food accessibility in rural areas.	Not published	Up to $150K
CFOV Food Security Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CFOV Food Security Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, aims to combat food insecurity in the Upper Ohio Valley.	Not published	Up to $5K
Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · Varies APU's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to support efforts in soil restoration and sustainable farming.	Not published	Varies
25K for Kids Grant Androscoggin Bank's Mainstreet Fdn Portland Trust Company LLC · Foundation Not published · $25K The 25K for Kids Grant, offered by the Androscoggin Bank MainStreet Foundation, supports local non-profits in Maine that help at-risk youth access essential services such as food, shelter, and security.	Not published	$25K
Community Response Fund The Amazing X Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency response fund established March 19, 2020, to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during crises (such as COVID-19 pandemic).	Not published	Varies
Changemaker Fund Healthy Alliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K Kayla Coonrad, Sr. Communications Specialist, Healthy Alliance Caroline Ryan, Marketing Manager, Healthy Alliance Healthy Alliance connects communities facing barriers to a growing social care network (SCN) of organizations.	Not published	$25K
Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant Sarah G McCarthy Memorial Fdn · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Peabody, MA, focusing on education, housing, agriculture, food, health, and historical research.	Not published	$2K – $15K

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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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