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
- Chesapeake Bay Trust Community Engagement & Restoration Mini Grant
Available Funds: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Summary: The Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program is designed to support activities that enhance communities, engage residents, and improve natural resources. This program runs annually; we typically begin accepting applications at the start of July every year. Nonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations and more may apply. - FY26 Food As Medicine Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
Available Funds: $750,000 in total
Deadline: March 20, at 11:59 pm
Summary: The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) and the Office of Grants Management (OGM) are soliciting applications for the FY 2026 Food as Medicine Grant Program. Funded programs must be anchored in a healthcare or clinic setting and integrate clinical screening, referral, nutrition education, and recurring food access to improve health outcomes, strengthen care coordination, and reduce barriers to healthy eating for pediatric patients and their families
- PG County FY26 County Council Grants for Non-Profits
Available Funds: Varies
Deadline: April 1
Summary: Each year, through a formal application process, the Prince George’s County Council allocates funds to support non-profit organizations throughout the County in the form of Special Appropriation Grants and Non-Departmental Grants. The application is now open and due by April 1, 2026. - Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF): FY26 Spring Grant cycle
Available Funds: Average award $35,000
Deadline: April 9, at 11:59 pm
Summary: Grant application opens on March 18. The HIF team is committed to ensuring the Foundation’s impact continues to align with the most needed healthcare services and programs in the county. HIF funds programming that addresses these focus areas: Primary care services, Maternal healthcare, Dental healthcare, Vision Care, and Mental/Behavioral healthcare - Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism (MFARM) *NEW*
Available Funds: $5,000-$40,0000 per grantee
Deadline: April 10
Summary: MFARM enables eligible nonprofits, charitable emergency food organizations, and Maryland food banks to purchase high-quality agriculture and seafood products sourced directly from providers listed in the state’s Certified Local Farm and Fish Directory. ENOUGH community partners are encouraged to work with Certified Local Farm and Fish providers to apply to the program. - Food Justice for Kids Prize
Available Funds: up to $1.4M in total grant funding
Deadline: April 28
Summary: The Food Justice for Kids Prize seeks organizations advancing food justice for kids across the United States. Up to 14 nonprofits, Tribes, schools, and school districts in the US will receive grants of up to $100K over two years to support innovative work in two focus areas: Indigenous Food Justice and Nutrition Education & School Food. Work must include project and policy work to ensure all children can access, learn about, and engage with nutritious, culturally relevant food at school and in communities. - Neighborhood Events Matching Funds Grant Program
Available Funds: Up to $1,000 on a first come first served basis
Deadline: between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026
Summary: 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. 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. You can get up to $1,000 for events happening between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The money is given on a first-come, first-served basis. - 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. - The Dale Junior Foundation FY25 Monetary and In-Kind Donations
Funds Available: $5,000
Deadline: Applications for funding due in October annually; Rolling basis for in-kind requests
Grant Description: Nonprofits may request support for programs that empower underprivileged individuals, with a focus on youth, by providing resources that will boost confidence, provide safe homes for children needing a new start, enhance education, support wellness and health services, address youth hunger, and create hope. Support to nonprofit organizations will be provided in the form of funding or in-kind donations of items for auctions or raffles. Requests for in-kind donations must be received at least 8 to 12 weeks prior to the proposed event date. - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation FY 2026
Funds Available: Past grants have ranged from $5,000 to $100,000.
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Grant Description: Nonprofits may apply for projects that cultivate a country where food is used to care for each other by focusing on the interconnected areas of addressing food insecurity, supporting community needs through food, and reducing food waste. - Popeyes Foundation Food Love FY26 Grants
Funds Available: Previous grants averaged around $8,500.
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Grant Description: 2026 Consideration Forms being accepted now. 501(c)3 nonprofits may apply for support with on-site feeding programs, mobile kitchens, homebound food delivery programs, out-of-school meals, and disaster-related food support. - The Wawa Foundation Financial Grants
Funds Available: $2,500
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Grant Description: The Wawa Foundation provides financial grants on a local, regional and national level ensuring that our commitment extends from the local communities Wawa serves. Grants of less than $2,500 may be awarded at any time; grants over $2,500 will follow a quarterly schedule. Organizations must fall into The Wawa Foundation’s three key areas of focus: Health, Hunger and Everyday Heroes. Only registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations operating in Wawa’s areas are eligible to apply. - 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 the 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. - 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:
- MARBIDCO Value-Added Producer Matching Grant
Available Funds: $50,000 to $200,000
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Summary: MARBIDCO has a Maryland Value-Added Producer Matching Grant that will match the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant. MARBIDCO will make grants available to eligible applicants to provide up to 15% of the matching funds requirement under the USDA VAPG. These funds are required for planning or working capital purposes in accordance with USDA regulations. Eligible purposes include determining appropriate marketing techniques and creating business plans or paying operating expenses before a business has sufficient cash flow from operations. - MarketLink’s Grants for Free SNAP Equipment
Available Funds: Varies
Deadline: Rolling deadline; free equipment might only be available for a limited time.
Summary: MarketLink is offering funding to enable farmers and farmers markets to accept SNAP, providing SNAP equipment and online sales platforms. The SNAP Equipment Grant is designed for Direct Marketing Farmers (DMFs) and Farmers Markets (FMs). - Maryland Dept of Ag, Water and Power Grants for Urban Farms
Available Funds: up to $500,000
Deadline: Rolling deadline
Summary: Maryland’s Small Farm and Urban Agriculture Program is now accepting applications for its Urban Agriculture Water and Power Infrastructure Grants to help urban farms and community gardens purchase and install equipment to access water and electricity needed to sustain their operations. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Please click the interactive map link to determine if your property meets the location criteria. - *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