Food Systems Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 326 Food Systems Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 6 open right now, across 76 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $36M. The next application deadline is November 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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326total grants
6open now
76agencies
$1K–$36Mfunding range
Nov 2next deadline
OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). The SCMP…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.170 ⏰ Dec 4, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 38 days left Hard to apply

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which creates new, better and more…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.381 ⏰ Dec 7, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.377 ⏰ Jan 31, 2027 💰 $600,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)

The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectives include:1. Supporting…

🏛 Food and Drug Administration 📋 CFDA 93.103 ⏰ Sep 4, 2028 💰 $225,000 – $2,500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many food systems grants for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 326 food systems grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 6 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is November 2, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $36M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse food systems grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Food Systems Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports research and innovation projects that strengthen local food systems and agricultural resilience across the country. Public charities working in food production, distribution, and nutrition access will find 7,433 active grants in this category, with funding agencies including the Food and Drug Administration and Agricultural Marketing Service.

Most opportunities here operate on a competitive basis, with median awards ranging from $62,000 to $1.5 million. Nearly one-third require cost-sharing commitments. To narrow results effectively, filter by support type—grants targeting equipment or capacity building tend to have distinct eligibility and reporting requirements compared to program-focused awards.