Apply now for Farm to School First Bite Mini Grant Program – Minnesota - fundsforNGOs

The Farm to School First Bite Mini Grant is intended to be an intentional learning process for school districts that have little to no experience with local procurement as part of a Farm to School program.

Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

State: Minnesota

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 11/17/2022

Size of the Grant: $2,500 – $10,000

Grant Duration: 1 year

Details:

Funding Information

Through their Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and with the support of the Cargill Foundation, they anticipate awarding nearly $3.5 million to reimburse school districts for purchasing Minnesota grown and raised foods used in school meal programs.
- Schools may apply for $2,500 – $10,000.
- There is no cash match.
- They ask that you only request the amount of funding you think you can spend within the grant period (approximately January 2023 – January 2024).

Eligibility Criteria

Public or private schools or school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and serve food to K-12 students are eligible to apply. They encourage school districts serving sovereign tribal nations to apply.
School districts that have prior Farm to School experience, or that have previously received a Farm to School First Bite Mini Grant should apply for the Farm to School Full Tray Grant.

Eligible Projects

Projects must focus on intentional, high-impact Farm to School efforts that highlight Minnesota grown and raised foods. These may include but are not limited to: