Food Shelf Grants
The Food Group, previously Hunger Solutions, distributes grants funding in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families, to ensure food shelves have access to the funding they need to serve their communities. Below is information regarding current, or upcoming, grant opportunities:
Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) Grant
The Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP), sometimes referred to as the “state grant” or previously referred to as the “spring or fall grant”, is now a one-time-a-year annual state-funded grant, as described in the MFSP state statute 256E.34, available to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and Tribal Nations participating in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Application opens on September 17th, 2025. Please check back for more information.
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ARPA Food Security Grant
On November 25, 2024, Governor Tim Walz announced a $5 million investment in remaining flexible American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support food security across Minnesota.
Application is closed for this grant.
Final Reports for the ARPA Food Security Grant are due by January 15th, 2026.
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Mid- Year Progress and Final Reports
Click here to find links to all grant final reports and mid-year progress reports.
View Final Report Forms