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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Poverty Relief Grants Episcopal Impact Fund FKA Episcopal Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Outreach Grants WNC Bridge Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Emergency and crisis-focused grants designed to address urgent emerging needs in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation awarded over $215,000 to 64 organizations for pandemic-related relief.	Rolling	Varies
Zayed Sustainability Prize: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action Grant Zayed Sustainability Prize · Foundation Not published · $600K The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a prestigious global award established in 2008, recognizing impactful sustainability solutions in health, food, energy, and water.	Not published	$600K
Foundation Grant Program The Foundation of the Rotary Club · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Foundation distributes grants to support local area organizations, with particular emphasis on food security, disaster relief, education, and community services.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Will County · Foundation Not published · $338K – $362K The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established March 24, 1983 under Public Law 98-8 ("Jobs Stimulus Bill").	Not published	$338K – $362K
Worcester County Food Bank Fund to End Hunger Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ( MT) Montana Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, managed by the Montana Department of Agriculture, aims to enhance the marketability and competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana.	Not published	Varies
Essentia Health Community Grant Bridges Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · $2M Essentia Health funds nonprofit organizations improving health across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, prioritizing four social-determinants-of-health areas: economic stability (housing/workforce/childcare/food), access to education…	Rolling	$2M
Community Fund Grants (Miami County Community Foundation) Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K	Not published	$1K – $10K
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Grants United Way of Lancaster County · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Phase 41 EFSP Applications are CLOSED_. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was created by Congress in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental.	Not published	Varies
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and social services referrals, and selected supplemental foods to the target population.	Not published	Varies
WKKF Grant WK Kellogg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WKKF Grant, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is dedicated to fostering a future where every child and family thrives.	Not published	Varies
Greenbrier Valley Emergency Food Fund Grant Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Greenbrier Valley Emergency Food Fund, managed by the Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation, aims to combat food insecurity in the Greenbrier Valley.	Not published	Up to $2K
Indian River County United Way Grants United Way of Indian River County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grant applications are not currently being accepted._ United Way of Indian River County will begin accepting Letters of Intent in our Financial Stability and Health Impact Areas through the Community Impact Fund.	Not published	Varies
MA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · $40K – $90K The MA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Massachusetts by funding projects that promote marketing, research, and access to these crops.	Not published	$40K – $90K
Hudson Valley Farm Fresh Food Grant Program Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Hudson Valley Farm Fresh Food Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, aims to enhance access to local, farm-fresh food for food-insecure individuals in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties.	Not published	Up to $20K
CPTI Visiting Professorship - Food Security Grant American Academy of Pediatrics · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CPTI Visiting Professorship - Food Security aims to enhance child health by equipping pediatricians with advocacy skills through community partnerships.	Not published	Up to $5K
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K	Not published	Up to $100K
Mosaic Company Foundation Community Investment Grant The Mosaic Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mosaic Company Foundation Community Investment Grant aims to create a lasting impact in communities by supporting initiatives in three key areas: Food, Water, and Local Community.	Not published	Varies
United Way of the Plains: Opportunity on the Plains Grant United Way of the Plains Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity on the Plains Grant, provided by the United Way of the Plains, is a competitive funding initiative aimed at supporting health and human service programs in areas such as health, education, financial stability, and basic…	Not published	Varies
Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K A memorial grant program established in 2020 to honor Bill and Cathy Fraser, longtime champions of the United Way. This special grant program supports projects making a difference in Cattaraugus County.	Not published	Up to $1K
Conagra Brands Foundation- Community Impact Grants Conagra Brands Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Conagra Brands Foundation offers Community Impact Grants to nonprofit organizations in the USA that address food insecurity and promote healthy lifestyles.	Not published	Varies
Get Grounded Foundation Grants The Groundfloor Media Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Get Grounded Foundation Grants, established in 2015, focus on supporting innovative programs for youth in the Denver and Boulder metro areas.	Not published	$3K

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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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