Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $153,968 to the Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Under this Project Grant, the Tribal Council administers FDPIR to provide supplemental monthly food packages to income-eligible households residing on or near the Grand Portage Indian Reservation in Grand Portage, Minnesota. The program distributes over 100 domestically sourced USDA foods selected by the Tribal Council, including frozen and canned meats and fish, beans, peanut butter, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, cereals, grains, dairy products, and oils or butter.

The award funds administrative costs associated with program operations, including household certification and eligibility determinations based on national SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) income standards, food inventory management, and record-keeping. FDPIR serves as an alternative nutrition assistance program for tribal households with limited access to SNAP offices or authorized food retailers. The Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council is responsible for certifying eligible households, managing food distribution schedules, and maintaining accurate program records and reports throughout the two-year award period.