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 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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Region Grants Open Grant Round: Hunger Relief Land O'Lakes Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $20K The Region Grants Open Grant Round: Hunger Relief, sponsored by the Land O'Lakes Foundation, aims to combat food insecurity in rural communities.	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Food Security Fund Denver Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The DPS Foundation Food Security Fund removes barriers so students can thrive by providing flexible food assistance to students and families across Denver Public Schools who experience food insecurity.	Rolling	Varies
Loaves & Fishes Fund Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funding opportunity focused on food access and supporting organizations that provide meals and food resources to vulnerable populations in Western Massachusetts.	Rolling	Varies
Community Seed Donations Grant Seed Savers Exchange · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Seed Donations program by Seed Savers Exchange provides seeds to schools, community gardens, and nonprofits, ensuring that these resources are freely available to those in need.	Rolling	Varies
Men Giving Back SPBC Grants Men Giving Back South Palm Beach County · Foundation Rolling · Up to $100K Men Giving Back SPBC Grants aims to enhance the lives of South Palm Beach County residents by funding charitable initiatives focused on education, mental health, food stability, and children.	Rolling	Up to $100K
NHCHF: Food Insecurity (Healthy Eating) Priority New Hampshire Children's Health · Foundation Rolling · Varies New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation concentrates funding in five priority areas and employs both Directed (by invitation only) and Responsive (in response to proposals) grantmaking.	Rolling	Varies
Annual Grant Program The Lenny Zakim Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Thomasville Community Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $100K – $200K	Rolling	$100K – $200K
Northern Bank Charitable Foundation: Community Giving Grant Northern Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Northern Bank Charitable Foundation has been dedicated to community giving for over 60 years, focusing on providing essential support in food, shelter, and housing to families.	Rolling	Up to $3K
WV Central Federal Credit Union's Day of Giving Grant Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Rolling · Varies The WV Central Federal Credit Union's Day of Giving Grant supports 501(c)3 organizations in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood in West Virginia, and Washington in Ohio.	Rolling	Varies
Embraer Foundation: (e)NVEST Community Grant Embraer Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Embraer Foundation is excited to announce its local grant program, (e)NVEST Community Grants, is accepting applications.	Rolling	Varies
Cummings $30 Million Grant Program Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $30K – $1M The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program will allocate $30 million to 150 local nonprofits in the Greater Boston area in 2026.	Rolling	$30K – $1M
Sharing Prince George’s County Grant Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Sharing Prince George's County Grant supports nonprofits addressing urgent community needs in Prince George's County.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation: Omaha Award Grant Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $75K The Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation's Omaha Award provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations in the Omaha area focusing on food, personal care, shelter, and health.	Rolling	Up to $75K
UWMB United Response Fund Grant United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K Provides funding to community-based organizations for Family Emergency Financial Assistance (FEFA) and flexible operating support to address new, unexpected and emerging needs impacting communities.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Inspire Change Grant Houston Texans Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Inspire Change Grant awards funds to nonprofit organizations in Houston to support programs, seed projects, and create partnerships that unlock pathways to new opportunities while supporting social justice and racial equity efforts.	Rolling	Varies
Youth Grow Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Rolling · Varies Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world around them. The program operates across multiple school levels with age-appropriate programming.	Rolling	Varies
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland (Inspirational Grants) The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland, administered by The Lumpkin Family Foundation, focuses on fostering healthy communities through funding for innovative, collaborative projects.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Food System Stability Fund United Way of Central Kansas Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies United Way of King County's Food System Stability Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to anti-hunger organizations in King County to help them respond to urgent challenges and continue serving families without interruption.	Rolling	Varies
Anschutz Family Foundation Grant Anschutz Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $10K The Anschutz Family Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance self-sufficiency and community development for economically disadvantaged individuals in Colorado.	Rolling	$5K – $10K
USDA Appalachia Regional Food Business Center - Business Builder Subawards Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council · Foundation Rolling · $3.3M The Regional Food Business Centers are part of USDA's food system transformation efforts to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access resources and technical assistance to access new markets.	Rolling	$3.3M
New York Community Trust - Museum Connections Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500K Provide access to the arts for all New Yorkers through a free or $1 museum admission program for families receiving SNAP benefits.	Rolling	$500K
Understanding the School Food Workforce Subgrants Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K The Chef Ann Foundation is seeking proposals for research projects that will increase understanding of the current state of the school food workforce in the United States and/or explore strategies to create a stable and respected workforce…	Rolling	Up to $250K
Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies

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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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