Yes. The lead applicant must be located in MN, but partners and collaborators can be located outside of MN. Please see question 1 in the Key Concepts and Definitions section for additional information on what is considered local and regional food, and where foods can be sourced.
Yes.
Yes.
The size and contents of a food box could vary widely depending on farm sources and the preferences of individuals receiving the food. The grant does not set limits on prices. Because grantees have a Federal subaward, they must follow the general procurement standards in 2 CFR 200.318. Please refer to question #10 in the Project Expenses and Budgeting section for more information on procurement standards.
During the presentation when this question was asked, another attendee provided an example from their own experience in a MN town that did a Veggie Rx program with farmers last year, where it was $20 a "box" for 12 weeks.
The size and contents of a food box could vary widely depending on farm sources and the preferences of individuals receiving the food. The grant does not set limits on prices. Because grantees have a Federal subaward, they must follow the general procurement standards in 2 CFR 200.318. Please refer to question #10 in the Project Expenses and Budgeting section for more information on procurement standards.
During the presentation when this question was asked, another attendee provided an example from their own experience in a MN town that did a Veggie Rx program with farmers last year, where it was $20 a "box" for 12 weeks.
No, there is no match requirement.
No, there is no match requirement.
Applicants can apply for up to $100,000. Applicants can also indicate as part of their application if they are interested in additional funding, up to $40,000. Additional funding is contingent on MDA securing additional LFPA Plus funding from USDA. That funding may allow for changes such as increasing the size of the awards or more awardees.
Applicants can apply for up to $100,000. Applicants can also indicate as part of their application if they are interested in additional funding, up to $40,000. Additional funding is contingent on MDA securing additional LFPA Plus funding from USDA. That funding may allow for changes such as increasing the size of the awards or more awardees.
USDA has indicated that they are wanting to work toward a long-term picture. They are doing so in part by collecting success stories from participating states, tribal nations, and territories, in addition to quarterly reports. They are also asking questions about the relationships that are being established and if new food items are being provided that haven’t typically been available in the hunger relief system. However, there is not a formal long-term commitment to the program at this point.
