Federal Grant Award Summary

The Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council received a $202,161 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award provides administrative funding to enable the Tribal Council to operate FDPIR on behalf of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, serving income-eligible households in the Orr, Minnesota area.

Under this award, the Tribal Council will administer the distribution of supplemental monthly food packages to eligible tribal members and households residing on or near the Bois Forte Reservation. Services include certifying household eligibility based on income standards, managing the selection and distribution of USDA Foods from a list of over 100 domestically sourced items (including frozen and canned meats, beans, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products), and maintaining required program records and documentation. The funding covers administrative costs necessary to operate the program, which serves as an alternative nutrition assistance option for households with limited access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offices or authorized retailers.