The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Grown program are excited to host the 2026 Cream of the Crop Awards – a statewide contest to celebrate school districts, early care centers, and family day cares who buy, serve, and promote foods from Minnesota Grown farmers and producers!
Donor Name: Minnesota Grown
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Project Period
The 2026 contest period runs February 23 – March 20, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- K-12 school districts, early care centers, and family daycares located in Minnesota are eligible to enter
- Both public and private school districts are eligible to apply
- For K-12 school districts: entries should represent the promotional efforts of a school district, not an individual school. Districts with several schools are encouraged to submit photos and information that capture the breadth of their schools’ promotional efforts.
For more information, visit Minnesota Grown.
