Federal Grant Award Summary

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi received a $135,662 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567). This funding supports the administration and delivery of supplemental monthly food packages to income-eligible households residing on or near the Pokagon Band's reservation in Fennville, Michigan.

Under this award, the Pokagon Band Finance will administer program operations including household eligibility certification, distribution of over 100 domestically sourced food items (such as frozen and canned meats, beans, fresh produce, grains, and dairy products), and maintenance of required program records. The FDPIR serves as a nutritional assistance alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for tribal members and eligible households with limited access to SNAP offices or authorized retailers. Administrative funding covers operational costs associated with certifying eligible households, ordering and receiving USDA Foods, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with federal program requirements and record-keeping standards.