The Food Recovery Grant supports programs that recover surplus, edible food from businesses, organizations and/or farmer’s markets for distribution to people in need.
Donor Name: BizRecycling
State: Minnesota
County: Ramsey County (MN), Washington County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/19/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Recovery Grants are open to businesses (food donors, including food producers, distributors, grocers and cafeterias), nonprofit organizations and college food shelves in Ramsey and Washington counties.
Funding Information
Grant awards are up to $20,000.
Uses of funds 

Food Recovery & Donation

Materials for food recovery activities, including collection materials (buckets, boxes, bags, etc.) and food mobility equipment (carts, pallets, etc.).
Storage costs, including rental and/or equipment purchase.
Transportation costs, including vehicle rental.
Limited staffing costs related to food recovery/gleaning work.
Infrastructure and equipment for use in food recovery and donation efforts.

Education & Engagement

Staff recycling training (one hour wage per employee).

Eligibility Criteria 
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Eligible businesses include:

Businesses (food donors)

Food producers
Distributors
Grocers
Cafeterias

Food shelves and banks
Colleges (donation and food shelves)
Farmers markets

Be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Minnesota Department of Revenue at time of application.
All food recovery associated with this grant must take place in Ramsey or Washington counties of Minnesota.

For more information, visit BizRecycling.