Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 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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Participatory Grantmaking - Community & Health Focus The Bronx Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
COVID-19 Emergency Grants United Way of South Mississippi · Foundation Not published · $65K Partnership between United Way of South Mississippi and Gulf Coast Community Foundation to provide emergency grants to nonprofits addressing direct needs caused by COVID-19 disruptions.	Not published	$65K
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative: Partnerships Program The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) was created to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas, to create and preserve quality jobs, and to revitalize low-income…	Not published	Varies
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation: Simple Gifts Fund Grant Rocky Mountain Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Rocky Mountain Health Foundation's Simple Gifts Fund supports organizations focused on community health, including coalitions, gardens, language justice, peer support, and respite care.	Not published	Up to $15K
Reiter Family Foundation Grant: Housing and Food Access Reiter Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Reiter Family Foundation Grant aims to support impactful organizations in Colorado, focusing on housing, food, education, and environmental conservation.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation Grant Y12 FCU Gives Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation Grant aims to combat childhood hunger in Tennessee by providing financial support to local organizations dedicated to this cause.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Pacific University Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Alaska Pacific University's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to Tribal Conservation Districts, villages, and individual growers/farmers (including immigrant and refugee communities) to restore soil and build resilient…	Ongoing	Varies
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Grants Delta Dental Plan of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is launching Innovation Grants in 2026 to support groundbreaking oral health and food insecurity programs.	Not published	Varies
Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund Grant The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) was created to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas, to create and preserve quality jobs, and to revitalize low-income…	Not published	Varies
AAF Discretionary Grant Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The AAF Discretionary Grant, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, aims to enrich lives by supporting nonprofit organizations since 1957.	Not published	$20K
Palo Alto Community Fund Grant The Palo Alto Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Palo Alto Community Fund Grant supports impactful organizations in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park.	Not published	$5K – $20K
UWGNB Community Impact Grants United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The UWGNB Community Impact Grants aim to enhance local communities by funding projects focused on Healthy Community and Child and Youth Opportunity.	Not published	$10K – $25K
UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program UNFI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation partners with nonprofits supporting initiatives that create a more sustainable and equitable food system:	Not published	Varies
National School Nutrition Program Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Power Initiative (CPI) - General Operating Grants Marin Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10M Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden, increase flexibility, and provide stability to organizations.	Not published	$10M
Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle invites proposals from organizations in Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Grant Program Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Grant Program aims to enhance food security and access to fresh produce in urban areas.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Pueblo County Colorado Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Partners Grant Program Humana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Partners Grant Program, led by the Humana Foundation, aims to enhance community health by addressing social barriers and promoting equitable health outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant PNM TNMP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant from the PNM \| TNMP Foundation provides unrestricted funding to support underserved New Mexicans, including youth, veterans, and seniors.	Not published	Up to $400K
Jerome J. and Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation Grant Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation C/O Donald Tushaus · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jerome J. and Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) – State Tax Credit Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Supporting Health for All through Reinvestment (SHARE) Grant Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization · Foundation Not published · $15K – $250K The SHARE Grant, offered by the Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, aims to enhance health access for Eastern Oregonians by funding projects addressing Social Determinants of Health and Equity (SDOH-E).	Not published	$15K – $250K
Foundation-Directed Grantmaking The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Pittsburgh Foundation aims to foster a vibrant, equitable, and just community in the Pittsburgh region through its Foundation-Directed Grantmaking.	Not published	$10K – $150K

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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 11, 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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