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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COVID-19 Nonprofit Response Fund Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Rolling · Varies To support nonprofit organizations impacted by efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, with priority for those providing vital basic needs services and resources to disproportionately impacted individuals and families.	Rolling	Varies
District of Columbia Donation and Reuse Award Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: The Donation and Reuse Award Program won’t be open this coming year (fall 2024-summer 2025), but we are anticipating/hoping that the program will open again in fall of 2025_ The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the District of Columbia…	Rolling	Varies
Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program Matter of Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program) Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Emergency COVID-19 relief grants to support nonprofits struggling with pandemic impacts. Program doubled typical spring grant awards from 4 organizations to 8 organizations.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Driver of Health: Food Security Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $90K – $100K The Florida Blue Foundation's Driver of Health: Food Security Grants aim to enhance food security for families in vulnerable communities.	Rolling	$90K – $100K
Cultivating Health Grant Program Foundation for Community Health Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The foundation funds a range of initiatives:	Rolling	Varies
Houston Food Bank: School Market Program Grant The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Houston Food Bank's School Market Program aims to alleviate child and teen hunger by providing nutritious food to students and their families at middle and high schools.	Rolling	Varies
Campus Connections Food Security Project Eastern New Mexico University · Foundation Rolling · $235K A project establishing community kitchens where students can access and prepare nutritious food, take cooking classes, and receive a weekly food box.	Rolling	$235K
Community Garden Mini-Grant Program Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $2K	Rolling	$250 – $2K
John T. Vucurevich Foundation Grant John T Vucurevich Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The John T. Vucurevich Foundation Grant focuses on supporting low-income families by addressing essential needs such as food access, health services, and transportation.	Rolling	Varies
NEK Prosper Healthy Cents Fund Northeastern Vermont Regional Hosp Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide multi-year funding for organizations serving the NVRH service area to create healthy and thriving communities with positive social, economic, or environmental impact NEK Prosper Outcome Areas (Must align with at least one): VP…	Rolling	Varies
Defiance Area Foundation Grant Defiance Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Defiance Area Foundation Grant supports various programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Defiance County. Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit organizations focused on addressing unmet community needs.	Rolling	Up to $25K
BCF Safety Net Grant Program Brookline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K Provides critical, urgent assistance to help neighbors in crisis cover the cost of essentials such as rent, food, utilities, child care and more.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Strengthening Community Capacity to Advocate for Healthy Food Grant Program Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Food security, or more specifically consistent access to affordable and nutritious food, has significant bearing on physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes.	Rolling	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $65K The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three counties.	Rolling	$65K
Lehigh County COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley · Foundation Rolling · Varies Financial assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency Funding priorities include, but are not limited to, providing services to Lehigh County residents…	Rolling	Varies
Farm to Summer Grant Program California State Library · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Farm to Summer Grant Program, funded by the California State Library, aims to connect children and families with locally sourced food through engaging activities at public libraries.	Rolling	Varies
CMCF Penny's Way, Food & Clothing Funds Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Penny's Way, Food & Clothing Funds (Central Montcalm Community Foundation, MI) provide financial assistance to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that distribute food and clothing to those in need within Montcalm County.	Rolling	Varies
Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Rolling · Varies Provides annual grants to feeding organizations to purchase food to provide groceries and meals to families in need.	Rolling	Varies
Preschool Aged Children's Food Security Grant Program Texas Education Agency · Foundation Rolling · $2M The Preschool Aged Children's Food Security Grant Program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide funding to Kids' Meals for delivering free, nutritious meals to preschool-aged children in need.	Rolling	$2M
Senior Food Program (Senior Commodity Food Program) Western Maine Community Action Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides elderly income-eligible residents with a monthly food allotment of nutritious food to help supplement their food budget.	Rolling	Varies
Webster Bank Corporate Giving Grant Webster Bank · Foundation Rolling · Varies Webster Bank Corporate Giving focuses on supporting underserved communities through essential programs in workforce development, community development, financial empowerment, and basic human services.	Rolling	Varies
The Community Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Sheffield, MA) makes grants from The Community Fund to invest in partners and programs that meet needs and increase opportunity - innovative ideas in education, entrepreneurship, and community…	Rolling	Varies
CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant supports organizations in Bandera and surrounding counties, focusing on Arts & Culture, Basic Needs, Environment, and Youth Development.	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 New York State (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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