Food Assistance Grants - Washington State Department of Agriculture
Forecasted
Food Assistance Grants support Washington hunger relief organizations with funding for staffing, operations, food, services, and equipment to meet immediate needs and improve access to nutritious food.
Funder: Washington State Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (RFA deadline, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: 2026–2027 round: $10,000–$200,000 per award, subject to change; $14 million total
Summary: Competitive reimbursement grants support immediate organizational and community needs within Washington’s hunger relief network.
Key Information: Grantees must pay expenses and provide proof of payment before requesting reimbursement.
Description
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance administers Resiliency Grants to address critical and immediate needs of Washington hunger relief organizations. Funded through the General Fund-State operating budget, the annual program supports organizations already participating in Food Assistance core programs and those outside them. A statewide Resiliency Grants and Initiatives Committee helps inform program design.
The program prioritizes flexible support for vital organizational needs, community-directed approaches, access to nutritious food, and statewide funding distribution. Projects should bring immediate community benefit through collaboration, improved food access, reduced client barriers, or responses to organizational and community needs. Funding supports staffing, operations, food purchases, services, and essential equipment. WSDA’s broader Food Assistance Grants listing also includes Farm to Food Pantry and Farm to Food Bank resources.
