Food Security Grant Program

The Food Security Grant Program, administered by the Florida Blue Foundation, is an initiative dedicated to addressing persistent challenges surrounding food insecurity in Florida. The Florida Blue Foundation is a private philanthropic organization committed to improving health outcomes and equity across the state. Its efforts emphasize addressing the root causes of health disparities by funding community-based programs that offer sustainable solutions. The 2026 Food Security Grant is a continuation of the Foundation's commitment to investing in organizations that bring innovative and scalable strategies to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food. This grant program is focused on Florida-based organizations that are actively working to combat food insecurity through systemic, community-centered approaches. The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting organizations with demonstrated impact and those that serve under-resourced or disproportionately affected populations. Funding may be used to support program operations, capacity building, or strategic initiatives that strengthen food systems and reduce barriers to access. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must operate within the state of Florida, and preference is given to those with strong community ties and a track record of delivering effective food assistance or nutrition-based interventions. Fiscal sponsors are permitted, provided there is a formal written agreement in place outlining responsibilities, and the applicant organization has a distinct operating budget. Applications for the 2026 Food Security Grant are due by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, before 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All submissions must be completed through the Foundation’s online application portal. The grant process does not include a pre-application or letter of intent phase; instead, applicants are expected to provide a full proposal addressing their program’s objectives, expected outcomes, budget requirements, and community impact. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be selected based on several evaluation criteria including alignment with the Foundation’s mission, clarity of objectives, sustainability of the proposed work, measurable impact, and organizational capacity. Final funding decisions are expected to be announced in Summer 2026. While the Foundation has not disclosed the total number of awards or specific award amounts, the opportunity suggests competitive funding will be allocated to selected programs. No matching funds are required for this opportunity. For more information or to ask questions, interested applicants are directed to contact the Florida Blue Foundation at [email protected]. Additional details, including program focus areas and eligibility guidelines, are available in the downloadable PDF flyer. The Foundation strongly encourages applicants to review the full application guidelines before submission.