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

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 162 Food Systems Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 15 open right now, across 48 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $150M. The next application deadline is June 16, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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162total grants
15open now
48agencies
$2.5K–$150Mfunding range
Jun 16next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program

The purpose of the GusNIP-NI is to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants in all 50…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.331 ⏰ Jun 16, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $15,000,000
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

Rural Business Development Grant Program

The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities.Applications will compete in…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.351 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaboration

The purpose of this NOFO is to collaboratively advance retail food initiatives to reduce foodborne illness. This funding opportunity aims to advance practices in retail food…

🏛 Food and Drug Administration 📋 CFDA 93.103 ⏰ Jul 14, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 55 days left Hard to apply

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD) Rural Business‐Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), requests applications for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program -…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.381 ⏰ Aug 7, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 59 days left Moderate to apply

Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund

Eligible activities include but are not limited to Planning Activities, such as Community Needs Assessment . Feasibility Studies, Market Analyses . Environmental Assessments , and similar activities to determine…

🏛 Strategic Growth Council (California) ⏰ Aug 11, 2026 💰 $350,000 – $3,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

2027 Market Access Program

Under MAP, USDA/FAS enters into agreements with Participants to share the cost of certain marketing and promotion activities to expand exports of U.S. agricultural commodities. Financial…

🏛 Foreign Agricultural Service 📋 CFDA 10.601 ⏰ Aug 14, 2026
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OPEN 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 ⏰ Oct 16, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $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 162 food systems grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 15 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 June 16, 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 $2.5K to $150M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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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 5,929 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.