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Food Rescue Grants 2027 for Food Recovery Services in Hennepin County

Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department is seeking proposals for the Food Rescue Grants 2027 program to support food recovery services within Hennepin County, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department - Program Overview: - Total funding available: $400,000 - Individual grants: up to $100,000 - Collaborative grants: up to $150,000 - Eligible Applicants: - Food shelves or food recovery organizations with collection and distribution sites in Hennepin County - Must be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State - Ineligible Applicants: - Individuals, home-based businesses, government organizations, and private businesses unless partnered with a food shelf or food recovery organization - Services Requested: - Collection, redistribution, and/or processing of surplus edible food - Expansion of food recovery operations, storage infrastructure, transportation, staffing, and software for coordination - Unique Requirements: - Projects must aim to increase redistribution of edible food to residents and reduce food waste sent to landfills - Applicants must submit a completed application, budget spreadsheet, and supplemental attachments via the Hennepin County Supplier Portal - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service providers

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals for the Food Rescue Grants 2027 program by Hennepin County. The program aims to keep edible food out of disposal systems, conserve resources used in food production, and feed people by supporting food recovery services that collect and redistribute surplus food within Hennepin County. The total estimated funding available is approximately $400,000, with individual grants up to $100,000 and collaborative grants up to $150,000. Applicants must be eligible food shelves or food recovery organizations with collection and distribution sites in Hennepin County. The solicitation includes a virtual informational meeting and requires submission of a completed application, budget spreadsheet, and supplemental attachments by October 7, 2026.

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