Hunger Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 338 active hunger grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 155 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Grants tracked
- 338
- from 286 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $5,000–$50K
- Total listed funding
- $12.0M
- across 155 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 13
- 17 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Food System Capacity Building Grant Dept of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies Funds to increase food access and fight food insecurity through making, processing, and distributing food. Available to farmers, municipalities, and nonprofits. | |
| Resiliency Grants Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies WSDA has been serving agriculture and the public for more than 100 years. |
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About hunger grants
Hunger grants fund programs that fight food insecurity, including food banks, meal programs, mobile distributions, and initiatives that connect people to nutrition assistance. USDA is the primary federal funder through programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The Feeding America network of food banks and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation also direct significant grant funding to anti-hunger organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do hunger grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 338 hunger grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 155 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $50K. The largest is $4.2M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most hunger grants for nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Albertsons Companies Foundation (10), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (5), Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc (5), United Way of the Bay Area (4), and Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc (3). In all, 286 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are hunger grants for nonprofits due?
Of 338 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 17 have a published upcoming deadline, 75 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 233 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What hunger grants are available?
Funding supports food banks and pantries, congregate and home-delivered meals, mobile food distribution, food rescue, and programs that link people to nutrition benefits. USDA programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are leading federal sources. The Feeding America network and corporate foundations provide additional grants to anti-hunger nonprofits.
Who funds anti-hunger programs?
USDA is the dominant federal funder, supporting emergency food through TEFAP and local food systems through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program administered by its National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Feeding America network distributes food and grants to member food banks and partner agencies, and corporate funders like the Walmart Foundation fund food rescue and infrastructure. State agencies administer many of the federal dollars.
How do anti-hunger nonprofits access USDA funding?
Much USDA food assistance, such as TEFAP, flows through state agencies that contract with food banks and distribution partners rather than funding small nonprofits directly. Competitive programs like the Community Food Projects grant are applied for at the federal level and tend to favor projects that strengthen local food systems. Partnering with your regional food bank or state TEFAP agency is often the most practical entry point.
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