Food Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated August 21, 2026

There are currently 112 active food grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Congregate Meals (III-C1) and Home Delivered Meals (III-C2) - Kankakee County	Ageguide Northeastern Illinois	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carrie S. Orleans Trust Grant	Carrie S Orleans Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant	Illinois State Board of Education	Rolling	$1K – $25K
State	Food Distribution Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Food Policy & Advocacy Legacy Award	Les Dames Descoffier of Washington	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jack’s Community Grants	Jack in the Box Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Union Benevolent Association: Spring Direct Service Grant	Union Benevolent Association	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	CSCF Fall Grant Cycle	Cherokee Strip Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mental Health & Human Services Grant Program	City of Lafayette, Colorado	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Growing Justice Fund Program Grant	Growing Justice Fund	Rolling	$10K – $25K
State	Department of Education - Grants	Education Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Holiday Grocery Fund	The Okra Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Basic Needs Grant	The Charitable Division	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Urgent Needs Grants Program	United Midcoast Charities Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Grant	Anthony F Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Basic Human Needs and Energy Assistance	Nicor Gas	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Senior and Family Services Grant	Sacramento Region Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program	The Houston Food Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations Grant	Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harry M., Miriam C. and William C. Horton Fund Grant	Harry M Miriam C Will C Horton F	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Detroit Industrial School Grant	Detroit Industrial School	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2M
Foundation	Home Gardens Program	Growing Gardens	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Power of the Purse Grant Program	The Northern Cincinnai Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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About food grants for nonprofits

Food grants for nonprofits fund a wide range of work to feed communities, from emergency food and meal programs to nutrition education, food rescue, and local food systems. USDA is the leading federal funder through programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The Feeding America network, corporate funders like the Walmart Foundation, and community foundations provide additional food-program grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What food grants are available for nonprofits?

Nonprofits can pursue grants for food purchasing and distribution, meal programs, food rescue, nutrition education, cold storage and equipment, and local food-system projects. USDA programs including TEFAP and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are major federal sources, complemented by the Feeding America network and private foundations. The right fit depends on whether your need is food, equipment, programming, or operations.

Who funds food programs for nonprofits?

USDA is the primary federal funder, supporting emergency food via TEFAP and local food systems via the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Community Food Projects grant. The Feeding America network distributes food and grants to member food banks and partner agencies, and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation fund food rescue and infrastructure. Community foundations and state agencies provide further support.

How should a nonprofit choose the right food grant to apply for?

Match the funder to your specific need: partner with your regional food bank and state TEFAP agency for ongoing food supply, pursue Walmart Foundation or Feeding America capacity grants for equipment and food rescue, and apply for USDA Community Food Projects funding for local food-system initiatives. Read each program's eligibility and priorities carefully, since federal dollars often flow through state or food-bank intermediaries rather than directly. Aligning your proposal with the funder's stated goals improves your odds.

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