Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation received a $599,229 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. FDPIR provides supplemental monthly food packages to income-eligible households residing on or near Indian reservations as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for populations with limited access to SNAP offices or authorized retailers. The Blackfeet Tribe administers the program by certifying eligible households, selecting from over 100 available domestically sourced USDA Foods including frozen and canned meats, beans, peanut butter, fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy products, and oils or butter, and ensuring food distribution to qualifying households within required timeframes.

As the administering Indian Tribal Organization, the Blackfeet Tribe's funding covers administrative costs necessary to operate FDPIR across its 1.5-million-acre reservation in Browning, Montana, serving approximately 17,000 enrolled members. Program administration includes household eligibility certification based on SNAP income thresholds, maintenance of complete program records and case files, coordination of food orders and local storage logistics, and compliance with federal reporting requirements. The two-year award period aligns with standard FDPIR project grant cycles, with administrative funding supporting ongoing operations and household services delivery throughout the performance period.