The maximum amount that an applicant can request for Round 2 of the program is $125,000. Awarded funds will be available after a contract is final (summer 2024) through Sept 14, 2025.
The maximum amount that an applicant can request for Round 2 of the program is $125,000. Awarded funds will be available after a contract is final (summer 2024) through Sept 14, 2025.
MN LFPA staff can provide technical assistance with the online application system and use of the budget template. Examples of this are if there’s something that goes wrong with the application form, or if there’s difficulty in downloading or uploading a required document, etc. We can provide that type of assistance any time before 5:00pm on May 20th. Applications can be submitted until 11:59pm on May 20th so we recommend starting on your application ahead of the due date so that you can make sure there you don’t run into any challenges after 5:00pm.
MN LFPA staff can provide technical assistance with the online application system and use of the budget template. Examples of this are if there’s something that goes wrong with the application form, or if there’s difficulty in downloading or uploading a required document, etc. We can provide that type of assistance any time before 5:00pm on May 20th. Applications can be submitted until 11:59pm on May 20th so we recommend starting on your application ahead of the due date so that you can make sure there you don’t run into any challenges after 5:00pm.
Among the current set of grantees there are some that are focused entirely on the summer months. However, there are number of grantees that have been doing procurement and distribution during the winter and early spring. We saw a number of storage crops being purchased in the fall and that has continued through January/February/March, along items such as honey, maple syrup, wild rice, other grains, and meats. It highly depends on the project.
Among the current set of grantees there are some that are focused entirely on the summer months. However, there are number of grantees that have been doing procurement and distribution during the winter and early spring. We saw a number of storage crops being purchased in the fall and that has continued through January/February/March, along items such as honey, maple syrup, wild rice, other grains, and meats. It highly depends on the project.
The 2024 LFPA Connections Directory has contact and background information on people and organizations that have services and interest in working on projects specifically related to LFPA. Fill out the online directory form if you want to be listed in the directory and want others to contact you.
A more general resource not specific to LFPA would be Minnesota Grown. Farmers advertise themselves and share about their business, and it can be a good place to connect with farmer suppliers.
The 2024 LFPA Connections Directory has contact and background information on people and organizations that have services and interest in working on projects specifically related to LFPA. Fill out the online directory form if you want to be listed in the directory and want others to contact you.
A more general resource not specific to LFPA would be Minnesota Grown. Farmers advertise themselves and share about their business, and it can be a good place to connect with farmer suppliers.
There aren’t food banks currently represented among grantees, though there are food shelves represented. Food distribution is taking place through a fairly wide range of distribution models. Some of that that does involve traditional food shelf distribution, but we have examples of projects distributing through senior housing, housing for individuals recovering from chemical dependencies or mental health challenges, through healthcare networks, and community events. The complete list of grantees and projects is available on our website.
There aren’t food banks currently represented among grantees, though there are food shelves represented. Food distribution is taking place through a fairly wide range of distribution models. Some of that that does involve traditional food shelf distribution, but we have examples of projects distributing through senior housing, housing for individuals recovering from chemical dependencies or mental health challenges, through healthcare networks, and community events. The complete list of grantees and projects is available on our website.