Food Systems Grants for Nonprofits

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 1,031 Food Systems Grants for Nonprofits — 9 open right now, across 99 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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1,031total grants
9open now
99agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 36 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 39 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 Moderate to apply

Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program

Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ⏰ Jan 22, 2027
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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

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $500 – $6,300,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Illinois Grocery Initiative

This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $100,000 – $1,500,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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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 nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,031 food systems grants for nonprofits, of which 9 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 October 30, 2026 — about 1 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 $5B, 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 nonprofits, 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 Nonprofits

The Agricultural Marketing Service funds promotional campaigns and market development initiatives that help nonprofits strengthen food supply chains and expand producer networks. This collection includes 7,430 active grants designed specifically for nonprofits working across food systems, with award sizes typically ranging from $228K to $900K. The majority of these opportunities follow competitive application processes, making strategic proposal development essential.

Most grants in this category support program implementation and capacity building, though research-focused initiatives are also well-represented. Since over one-third require cost-sharing contributions, nonprofits should carefully filter by support type to identify grants aligned with their funding model and organizational resources.