Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program grant applications open

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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that it is accepting applications for the 2025 Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program grant through 11:59 p.m. on March 16. DATCP will award a total of up to $1.5 million through this program in 2025.

The program provides grants to nonprofit food assistance organizations for the purpose of purchasing and distributing food to Tribal elders and supporting the growth and operations of food producers/processors from Tribal nations, as well as all Wisconsin food producers/processors. 

There is no minimum request amount, and applicants may apply for up to $1.5 million. No match is required. Selected project contracts and work may begin in June. Grant information and application materials are available here.

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