The maximum award is $100,000, and the minimum is $20,000. Match requirements vary based on the amount requested. Requests of less than $50,000 are not required to provide any matching funds. For requests between $50,000 and $100,000, you must provide a dollar-for-dollar (1:1) cash match on the amount above $50,000.
The Farm to Food Security (F2FS) Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity to help individuals and organizations buy foods grown and raised in Minnesota and distribute them at no cost to Minnesotans experiencing food insecurity. Eligible applicants include individuals, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, Tribal governments, government entities, agricultural cooperatives, economic development organizations, and educational institutions. All food distributions must take place in Minnesota. Eligible expenses include Minnesota-grown foods (whole, minimally processed, processed) and up to 15% of total project costs for administrative costs related to food storage, transportation, and supporting expenses.
