Below is a list of currently available grants, organized by deadline date. This information is updated on a monthly basis.
Grant Opportunities for Food Assistance & Non-profit Partners
- Sustainable Maryland Action Grants
Available Funds: Up to $5,000 for Registered Communities, or up to $20,000 for Certified Communities
Deadline: November 10th, 2025
Grant Description: The Foundation improves the lives of DC – area residents, with an emphasis on creating a more equitable region. Grants are made in five program areas: arts and humanities, community services, education, environment, and health and wellness. - The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Available Funds: Funds vary
Deadline: November 1st, 2025
Grant Description: The Foundation improves the lives of DC – area residents, with an emphasis on creating a more equitable region. Grants are made in five program areas: arts and humanities, community services, education, environment, and health and wellness. - Clean Water Montgomery
Available Funds: $40,000- $100,000
Deadline: November 13th, 2025 @4pm EST
Grant Description: Local groups can now apply for awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality. Through the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program, Montgomery County nonprofit organizations, including local watershed groups, homeowner and community associations, faith-based organizations, and service and civic groups, may be eligible for grants to support their projects to improve stream health and water quality. -
Montgomery County Neighborhood Events Matching Funds
Available funds: $1,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: The Montgomery County Government created the Neighborhood Events Matching Funds (NEMF) program to encourage people in the community to get involved, support local growth, and help the economy. The program is managed by five Regional Service Offices: Bethesda-Chevy Chase, East County, Mid-County, Silver Spring, and UpCounty. Local groups like neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant associations, and civic clubs can apply for money to hold events and activities. Events must be open to everyone and should have a lasting positive effect on the community. -
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Healthy Eating Research: Special Call for Rapid-Response Project
Available Funds: $50,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: New funding opportunity for rapid-response projects through their Healthy Eating Research program. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are committed (so act fast!) and should focus on understanding how recent changes to nutrition policies and programs at the federal, state, and local levels impact nutrition, health, and economic outcomes among diverse families living with limited incomes. The target population is children (0-18 years) and young adults (19-25 years) in the United States, with high priority on those who are at highest risk for poor nutrition, obesity, and food insecurity. A total of $200,000 in funding is available. -
The Hearst Foundation Grant
Available Funds: $100,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. They prioritize supporting programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening families. Preference is also given to programs with the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people in need. - Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Grassroots Organization National Grants
Available Funds: $30,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation National Grassroots Organizing Program provides grants to support community-level efforts to dismantle discriminatory systems and promote inclusivity. - LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants
Funds Available: Not specified
Deadline: Grant reviews take place in March and September
Grant Description: The foundation supports programs like food pantries, healthcare services for underserved populations, STEM education, and initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles. U.S.- based organizations with 501(c)(3) status or equivalent are eligible to apply, focusing on health and welfare, education, or community development may apply.
- Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions
Funds Available: Not specified
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: Offers grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, and health services in its communities. Applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks, focusing on community impact, measurable outcomes, and financial planning. Local donation requests must be handled directly with warehouses. - Whole Kids Grants Salad Bar Grant
Funds Available: $4,560
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: The Salad Bars to Schools grant program is donating salad bars to U.S. schools to allow kids to have daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables. U.S. School Districts or K-12 schools may apply.
- The W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Funds Available: Not specified
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: Accepts healthy kids and community/civic engagement grant applications. Supports efforts to address food insecurity challenges for children and transform food systems to better serve communities, farmers, workers, businesses, families, children and our natural environment. - Maryland Department of Commerce Nonprofit, Interest Free, Micro Bridge Loan Account (NIMBL)
Funds Available: $25,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: This interest-free, micro bridge loan program and fund supports the operations of nonprofit entities. The program is administered by the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center and the Maryland Department of Commerce. It provides short-term financing support to qualifying nonprofit entities between the award date of a government contract and the actual receipt date of those awarded funds. - Albertsons Company Foundation: Innovation Spark Incubation Fund
Funds Available: Funds vary
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis
Grant Description: Nourishing Now, a program of Albertsons Companies Foundation is currently accepting proposals for new and creative concepts that focus on ending hunger. This grant supports increasing efforts on collaboration, capacity building, and long-term strategies to drive sustainable solutions. 501(c)(3) organizations must operate within the United States and serve communities where Albertson Companies are located. This organization must be willing or have a panel of advisors who have experienced hunger.
Grant Opportunities for Food Businesses & Farms:
- The Northeast SARE Farmer Grant Program
Funds Available: $5,000 to $30,000
Deadline: December 9th, 2025 at 5pm EST - The Maryland Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
Funds Available: up to $50,000 over three years
Deadline: November 3rd, 2025 through January 9th, 2026
- *For Farmers* County Cost Share Grants: (MARBIDCO and OAG) Agricultural Cost Share Reimbursement
Funds Available: up to $6,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis - USDA FSA Microloans
Funds Available: Not specified
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis - Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
Funds Available: Not specified
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis - Financing, Technical Assistance, and Grants to Help DC Food Businesses Expand Economic Prosperity
Funds Available: Varies by Project
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis - Maryland Dept of Ag, Water and Power Grants for Urban Farms
Funds Available: $75,000
Deadline: Grants are accepted on a rolling basis