Food Security Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 15, 2026
There are 12 active food security grants tagged to Maryland, part of 1,047 active food security grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Grant Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation Jan 10, 2027 · Varies The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations achieving measurable impact for individuals and families in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions, within its focus areas: Education & Skills… | |
| Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Provides annual grants to feeding organizations to purchase food to provide groceries and meals to families in need. | |
| Food Distribution Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides USDA commodities to eligible public, private nonprofit schools, and residential child care institutions. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, State Colleges, State University, State Government | |
| Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. | |
| Healthy Hunger Free Kid's Act Grants State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote compliance with meal patterns established in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. | |
| Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program (SNAEP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Provides annual grants to emergency food providers to enable them to purchase equipment such as freezers and other appliances that will increase their capacity to purchase, store and distribute food. | |
| Special Milk Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Encourage the consumption of fluid milk by children in public and private nonprofit schools, summer camps, and other eligible nonprofit sites. Funds are used to offset the cost of the half-pint of milk served to children. | |
| Maryland Meals for Achievement Classroom Breakfast Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides State funds to schools in economically disadvantaged areas to off set the cost of providing free breakfast in the classroom to needy children. | |
| Summer Food Service Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide service to public and private nonprofit school food authorities, State and county governments, and residential summer camps in areas where 50% of the children are eligible for free and reduced school meals. | |
| Food Supplemental Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) Also called by the federal name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies To provide assistance to eligible households to increase food purchasing power. The benefits are issued through an electronic benefits transfer system that is accessed directly at point of sale (grocery store, supermarket, etc.) | |
| Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and social services referrals, and selected supplemental foods to the target population. | |
| The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes federal surplus food to emergency food pantries and soup kitchens. The program operates in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank. |
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About food security grants in Maryland
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
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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