Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced in a recent press release that applications are now being accepted for the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program.
The program is designed to provide grants to nonprofit food assistance organizations for the purpose of purchasing and distributing food to Tribal elders. In addition, the grants support the growth and operations of food producers and processors from Tribal nations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa, as well as all Wisconsin food producers and processors.
A total of $1.5 million will be awarded in 2024 through a competitive review process. There is no minimum request amount, and applicants may apply for up to $1.5 million. No match is required, and selected projects may begin work in June 2024. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29.
Projects must collaborate with and partner on food security efforts with Tribal nations in Wisconsin. Grant funds must be used to support Tribal members and serve multiple Tribal nations within the state. Purchased food must be distributed to Tribal members in Wisconsin at no cost. A minimum of 90% of the budget must be spent on food procurement, and a maximum of 10% of the budget may be spent on other eligible expenses to implement or evaluate the project.
Grant information and application materials are available on DATCP’s website.
