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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America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Opportunity Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $5K – $4.2M	Not published	$5K – $4.2M
JLSF: Enabling Funds Grant The Junior League of San Francisco Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Junior League of San Francisco (JLSF) offers Enabling Funds Grants to support nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area that address essential needs such as housing, food, and personal necessities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Adirondack Farm to School Initiative Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Regional grant program supporting local farm-to-school initiatives in rural school districts.	Not published	$3K
Community Garden Planning Grant Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless	Not published	Up to $3K
BCBSIL: Blue Impact Grant Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Impact Grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois supports community-based non-profit organizations focused on improving health equity in Illinois.	Not published	Varies
Bucks Knocks Out Hunger United Way of Bucks County · Foundation Not published · Varies Bucks Knocks Out Hunger is United Way of Bucks County's signature anti-hunger initiative that provides grants to local organizations to expand food assistance programs.	Not published	Varies
Kids' Weekend Backpack Program (KWBP) Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The staff, parents, and community of all K-4 elementary schools, as well as The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc., have come together to help fight hunger by supplying weekend food for students in need.	Not published	Varies
FRAC Social Impact and Equity Fund Food Research & Action Center · Foundation Not published · $25K A new initiative to identify, recognize, and financially support innovative strategies among organizations working to leverage federal nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC, and school meals to fight hunger and promote equity.	Not published	$25K
Stone County Community Fund Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Stone County nonprofits and charitable organizations can apply for grants up to $2,500 to support impactful projects in the community.	Not published	Varies
SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) New Kensington Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program Grant Nevada Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program Request for Qualifications The Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program (HFNP) was established with the passage of SB 370 during the 81st Nevada Legislative Session to help…	Not published	Varies
Change Happens Foundation Grant Change Happens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Change Happens Foundation (founded by Doug Troxel) makes competitive grants to 501(c)(3) public charities across three pillars: Environmental Science (systemic, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges), Education (early…	Not published	Varies
Seed-And-Scale Grant Program The Alliance for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Alliance for Health Equity's Seed-And-Scale Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations addressing social determinants of health in the Greater Coatesville region through a dollar-for-dollar matching model.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Spring Grant Cycle Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Every spring, the Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation give grants to various local organizations making Kansas City a better place to live for children and families.	Not published	Varies
Resiliency Grants Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies WSDA has been serving agriculture and the public for more than 100 years.	Not published	Varies
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides emergency financial assistance and support services to low-income households. Applications may be submitted through the same application portal as LIHEAP.	Not published	Varies
Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $15K – $45K The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) awards Specialty Crop Block Grants to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.	Not published	$15K – $45K

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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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