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Food Security Grants 2026 — Federal & Foundation Funding

As of 2026, there are 46 active food security grants currently accepting applications. Top funding agencies for food security initiatives include USDA NRCS, CA Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA — Rural Development. GrantSonar provides daily updates on these federal and foundation funding opportunities, matching them to eligible nonprofits and government organizations.

Top Agencies Funding Food Security

USDA NRCS4 grants
CA Department of Food and Agriculture3 grants
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection2 grants
Department of Fish and Wildlife2 grants
USDA — Rural Development2 grants

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Department of Pesticide Regulation
Varies $4,900,000Closes Sep 1, 2026
AgricultureDisadvantaged CommunitiesEducationEmployment, Labor & Training+6 more

DPR's SPM Grants Program supports projects that advance sustainable pest management practices through IPM research, knowledge, tools, outreach, and im…

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Varies $10,000,000Closes Sep 8, 2026
AgricultureDisadvantaged CommunitiesDisaster Prevention & ReliefEmployment, Labor & Training+3 more

Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants fund projects that serve California Native American tribes, support Traditional Ecological Knowledge and cultural fi…

CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Varies $34,000,000Closes Sep 14, 2026
AgricultureAnimal ServicesDisadvantaged CommunitiesEnvironment & Water

The 2026 Dairy Plus Program will make approximately $34 million available to support the implementation of advanced manure management practices. The 2…

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Food Security Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

How many food security grants are available right now?

Food Security grants number roughly 46 active opportunities right now, tracked daily by GrantSonar across federal, state, and private foundation funders.

Which agencies fund the most food security grants?

Food Security grants are funded most actively by USDA NRCS, CA Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA — Rural Development. GrantSonar monitors these sources so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.

Who is eligible for food security grants?

Food Security grants are generally open to nonprofits, government agencies, school districts, and educational or research institutions running programs in this area. Eligibility varies by program, so review each grant's guidelines or let GrantSonar filter opportunities by your organization type.

How do I find new food security grants as they open?

Food Security grant postings are tracked by GrantSonar from thousands of sources daily, with AI-matched alerts sent when an opportunity fits your organization's profile — so you don't have to monitor agency and foundation portals manually.

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