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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Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin (CCNBB) Grant Community Foundation of Greater New Britain · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Since 1941, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has been the area’s signature resource for those who, like us, aspire to make our community a better place.	Not published	$5K – $15K
The Rite Aid Foundation KidCents Regional Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $30K About The Rite Aid Foundation KidCents Program:	Not published	$30K
Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust Grant Main Street Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust Grant supports health and well-being initiatives for Southington residents through 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Food for Thought Campaign Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food for Thought campaign is a charitable initiative to provide milk, snacks, and meals to students in Moorhead Area Public Schools who cannot afford them.	Not published	Varies
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K A permanent, community-powered resource that delivers fast, stabilizing support to people and organizations across the Triangle when unexpected needs arise.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Minnesota Market Bucks Program RFA Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requests proposals to administer the statewide Market Bucks Program.	Not published	Up to $450K
Furthur Foundation Grant Furthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Furthur Foundation Grant supports grassroots organizations focused on community needs, environmental preservation, and social justice.	Not published	$1K – $5K
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes federal surplus food to emergency food pantries and soup kitchens. The program operates in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank.	Not published	Varies
Sandia Foundation Grants Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Sandia Foundation Grants program, administered by Albuquerque Community Foundation, supports Albuquerque nonprofits dedicated to children's well-being.	Not published	Up to $15K
Key Funding Initiative (KFI) Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Recent Funding Examples (2025-2026 cycle - $3,636,644 awarded in 29 grants):	Not published	Varies
The Washington Home Grant The Washington Home Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Washington Home Grant supports innovative programs aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults and terminally ill residents in the Washington, D.C. area.	Not published	$50K – $300K
Connected Healthy Lives Grant Humana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Connected Healthy Lives Grant, provided by the Humana Foundation, aims to enhance health equity by removing social barriers to health.	Not published	Varies
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Harris and Frances Block Foundation, established in 2001, supports small grassroots organizations focused on social and environmental justice.	Not published	Up to $35K
Food for Thought Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Raising Awareness, Building Knowledge, and Creating Conscious Advocates for our Regional Food System Through the lens of artists and educators Educators and the arts and cultural community play a significant role in lifting up issues.	Not published	Varies
TCFN: Giving Circles - Beaches Community Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $75K The Beaches Community Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations serving the Beaches communities from Mayport to Guana.	Not published	$3K – $75K
Jewish Community Fund (JCF) Foundation for Jewish Day Schools of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jewish Community Fund is the core of the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign and provides unrestricted dollars to support institutions that promote Jewish engagement and support those in need locally, in Israel and around the world.	Not published	Varies
GBU Foundation Community Grant Awards GBU Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K	Not published	$3K – $10K
Jaws Youth Playbook (JYP) Grant Jaws Youth Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K Though the deadline is indicated above as "Rolling," grants are reviewed and awarded twice a year. Review Periods: February and August.	Not published	$500 – $25K
Program Support Grants to Address Food and Needs Insecurity The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida offers Program Support Grants to combat food and basic needs insecurity. Eligible organizations can apply for grants between $10,000 and $20,000 based on their annual operating budgets.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Farm to School Grant West Central Missouri Community Action Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Giving / Sponsorship Program Care New England Health System · Foundation Rolling · Varies Care New England supports local nonprofit organizations addressing: At least 6 weeks required for review and processing.	Rolling	Varies
Mid-Hudson Valley General Operating Support Grants The Dyson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, focusing on those addressing basic human needs.	Not published	Varies
Marion Community Foundation: Community Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marion Community Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to address pressing needs in Marion County, Ohio, by providing funding to local nonprofits.	Not published	Varies
Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge- Seed Grants Seeding the Future Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge, organized by Welthungerhilfe and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation, aims to support innovative solutions addressing critical food system challenges, particularly in the Global…	Not published	$25K

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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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