Farm to Food Security Grants

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Farm to Food Security Grant program. Apply by March 31, 2026.

Established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2025, the program is modeled after the former federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and supports local farmers and producers by funding projects that purchase local food and distribute it to Minnesotans experiencing food insecurity.

Individuals, nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, Tribal governments, government entities, agricultural cooperatives, economic development organizations, and educational institutions are eligible to apply. The program supports purchases of Minnesota-grown and -raised foods including produce, meats, and other whole, minimally processed, and processed foods with at least one primary ingredient that is 80% grown or raised in Minnesota. Grant funds may only be used for food distributions that take place in Minnesota.

Learn more: Farm to Food Security webpage.

Applications due: Tuesday, March 31, 4PM