Food Systems Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 843 Food Systems Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 7 open right now, across 73 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is November 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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843total grants
7open now
73agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Nov 2next deadline
OPEN 11 days left Moderate to apply

AGR Growth Through Agriculture FY2027

The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program is a grant and loan program established by the Montana Legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana's agricultural industry through the…

🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture ⏰ Nov 9, 2026 💰 up to $150,000
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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 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 small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 843 food systems grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 7 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 4 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 small business (sba-defined), 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.