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 state and 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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Farm to School Grant West Central Missouri Community Action Agency · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	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 Rolling · Varies The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, focusing on those addressing basic human needs.	Rolling	Varies
Marion Community Foundation: Community Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Marion Community Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to address pressing needs in Marion County, Ohio, by providing funding to local nonprofits.	Rolling	Varies
Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge- Seed Grants Seeding the Future Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $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…	Rolling	$25K
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Opportunity Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $4.2M	Rolling	$5K – $4.2M
JLSF: Enabling Funds Grant The Junior League of San Francisco Inc · Foundation Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Adirondack Farm to School Initiative Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K Regional grant program supporting local farm-to-school initiatives in rural school districts.	Rolling	$3K
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants United Way Quad Cities · Foundation Rolling · $144K United Way Quad Cities administers grants through the Emergency Food & Shelter Program to help nonprofits provide essential food and shelter services to residents in need.	Rolling	$144K
Community Garden Planning Grant Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless	Rolling	Up to $3K
BCBSIL: Blue Impact Grant Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) · Foundation Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Varies
Bucks Knocks Out Hunger United Way of Bucks County · Foundation Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Varies
Kids' Weekend Backpack Program (KWBP) Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation · Foundation Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Varies
FRAC Social Impact and Equity Fund Food Research & Action Center · Foundation Rolling · $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.	Rolling	$25K
Stone County Community Fund Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Stone County nonprofits and charitable organizations can apply for grants up to $2,500 to support impactful projects in the community.	Rolling	Varies
SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) New Kensington Community Development Corp · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program Grant Nevada Department of Agriculture · Foundation Rolling · 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…	Rolling	Varies
Change Happens Foundation Grant Change Happens Foundation · Foundation Rolling · 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…	Rolling	Varies
Seed-And-Scale Grant Program The Alliance for Health Equity · Foundation Rolling · $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.	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Spring Grant Cycle Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Varies
Food System Capacity Building Grant Dept of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies Funds to increase food access and fight food insecurity through making, processing, and distributing food. Available to farmers, municipalities, and nonprofits.	Rolling	Varies
Resiliency Grants Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) · Foundation Rolling · Varies WSDA has been serving agriculture and the public for more than 100 years.	Rolling	Varies
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides emergency financial assistance and support services to low-income households. Applications may be submitted through the same application portal as LIHEAP.	Rolling	Varies
Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Rolling · $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.	Rolling	$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 1,067 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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