Food Security Grants

Last updated November 11, 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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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Grant The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Philadelphia has tremendous food assets and opportunities for individual and collective action. We know that food justice is health justice.	Not published	Varies
Duly Health And Care Charitable Fund Grant The Dupage Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Prospective grantees must receive an invitation to apply for funding. To determine eligibility, organizations may send basic information about their programs to the Charitable Fund.	Not published	Varies
Avina Stiftung Grant Avina Stiftung · Foundation Not published · Varies The Avina Stiftung Grant supports sustainable change in the food system by focusing on healthy nutrition through research, public knowledge transfer, and innovative products.	Not published	Varies
Hazon Mini-Grants Adamah Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K Small grants that help emerging JOFEE (Jewish Outdoor Food Environmental Education) programs and projects across the country. The initiatives funded by mini-grants accomplish significant impact with relatively modest funding amounts.	Not published	$20K
United Response Fund Heart of West Michigan United Way · Foundation Not published · $65K An emergency response fund activated by Heart of West Michigan United Way to provide rapid support to organizations facing immediate strain during community crises. Created in response to the November 2025 federal SNAP benefits delay.	Not published	$65K
Community Outreach Grant The Moaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K	Not published	$1K – $25K
Hancock Family Foundation Grant Program Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Hancock Family Foundation Grant Program, administered by the Albuquerque Community Foundation, supports organizations in New Mexico focusing on health, literacy, cultural arts, and food insecurity.	Not published	Up to $5K
TJX Foundation Grants The TJX Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The TJX Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store that align with their community mission.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas Community Foundation Food Security Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Food Security is one of Arkansas Community Foundation's named grant programs (listed under Apply -> Apply for Grants, and an ACF 'Our Impact' focus area) supporting Arkansas nonprofits/initiatives addressing food security.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marshfield Area Community Foundation offers community grants to support non-profit organizations in their service area.	Not published	Varies
General Grantmaking Program Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $100K	Rolling	$10K – $100K
American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America - Community Grants American Beverage Association · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (the industry's charitable foundation, active since 2011) awards community/matching grants to nonprofit organizations for local initiatives - recycling/waste management, food security…	Not published	$10K – $50K
Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Grant Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative (KHFI) aims to enhance access to affordable, healthy food in Kansas through technical assistance and financing.	Not published	Varies
Dealer.com Community Partnership Grant Dealer.com by Cox Automotive · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dealer.com Community Partnership Grant supports initiatives that create meaningful community impact, aligned with Cox's values.	Not published	Varies
Conagra Brands Foundation Capacity-Building Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $50K Believe everyone has right to healthy and nutritious food. Partner with exceptional national and local nonprofits in communities where company operates.	Not published	$50K
Spartanburg County Foundation: Community Thanksgiving Grant Spartanburg County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Spartanburg County Foundation's Community Thanksgiving Grant fosters philanthropy and community engagement by supporting local nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cloudsplitter Foundation: Program + Project Support Grants Cloudsplitter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Due to the high grants volume, next grant round we be closing down the application process once we have received our fixed number of applicants. We would advise you get your application in well before the grants deadline.	Not published	Varies
Russell E. Train Fellowships: WWF Food Systems Fellowship Grant World Wildlife Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The WWF Food Systems Fellowship aims to promote environmental sustainability and equitable food distribution by supporting researchers and practitioners in graduate studies.	Not published	Up to $60K
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Partnerships Grant Eastern Illinois Foodbank · Foundation Not published · Varies Eastern Illinois Foodbank seeks to enhance its network of partner agencies dedicated to alleviating hunger.	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation: Responsive Grant Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means by which to give back to and strengthen her…	Not published	Varies
Anchorum Health Foundation & Taos Community Foundation Partnership Grants The Taos Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $380K Five-year collaborative funding partnership (launched 2024) addressing social determinants of health across northern New Mexico. First phase of grants distributed Spring 2025.	Not published	$380K
IE COVID-19 Resilience Fund Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
Family Garden Mini-Grant Program (Russian River Area) Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $150 – $300	Not published	$150 – $300
OCCF: Food Pantry Assistance Grant Owen County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The OCCF Food Pantry Assistance Grant supports local nonprofit food pantries in Owen County, providing essential food resources to residents. Since its inception in 2006, it has allocated over $223,899 to these organizations.	Not published	Up to $19K

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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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