Can grant money be requested for feed expenses until like livestock reaches production age?

There are no grant funds available from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that would allow for the purchasing of feed for livestock.

No

Food and lunch costs are an eligible expense for this grant as long as they are reasonable and directly related to the project.

Are lunch/ food costs an appropriate budget item as it doesn't fall under "equipment" or "staff?"

Food and lunch costs are an eligible expense for this grant as long as they are reasonable and directly related to the project.

No

Yes, equipment such as gardening tools, gardening supplies, and small gardening equipment are eligible expenses for this grant program.

Can equipment include items like garden tools (rakes, shovels, and gloves), gardening supplies (tomato cages, seeds, mulch, stakes, twine, etc.) and small gardening equipment like garden cart, hose, sprinkler, etc.?

Yes, equipment such as gardening tools, gardening supplies, and small gardening equipment are eligible expenses for this grant program.

No

Yes, staff time for project activities is an eligible expense for this grant program.

Can staff time be invoiced for preparing and delivering gardening lessons?

Yes, staff time for project activities is an eligible expense for this grant program.

No

Yes, consultant funds are an eligible expense for this grant program.

Can consultant funds be used to have a professional deliver some of the curriculum to the children?

Yes, consultant funds are an eligible expense for this grant program.

No

While not outlined as an ineligible expense if you are planning to apply for funding to reimburse staff for their work you will need to clearly demonstrate your organization’s capacity to sustain the project after the grant funding has concluded. Funds to support weekly classes for the community would be eligible as long as the classes offered directly support the goals of the grant program.