Grant applications are now open to support programs that recover surplus, edible food from businesses, organizations and/or farmer’s markets for distribution to people in need.
Donor Name: Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
State: Minnesota
Counties: Ramsey County (MN), Washington County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/19/2022
Grant Size: $20,000
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
In 2022, Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) will offer grants to organizations interested in starting or expanding food recovery efforts in Ramsey and Washington counties, defined as collection of surplus food from grocery stores, distributors, and other sources of safe and edible food that can be redistributed to people who need it.
Grant awards are up to a maximum of $20,000. Eligible expenses include:
- Materials needed for food recovery activities, including collection materials (buckets, boxes, reusable bags, etc.), materials to assist with food mobility (carts, pallets, etc.)
- Storage costs, including rental and/or equipment purchase for storage
- Transportation costs, including vehicle rental if necessary
- Infrastructure and equipment for use in food recovery and donation efforts, including refrigeration and shelving
- Limited staffing costs related to food recovery/gleaning work
- Funding for staff training (hourly wage for each employee for one hour of training)
Grant Duration
All grant recipients are required to enter into a grant agreement with R&E for 18 months. Projects may be completed earlier, though quarterly reports will need to be submitted for the duration of the 18-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are open to businesses (food donors, including food producers, distributors, grocers, and cafeterias), non-profit organizations, and college food shelves. Individuals, government organizations, and restaurants are not eligible for participation. All applicants must be able to provide a W-9 for reimbursement of expenses
For more information, visit Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy.
