Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Spirit Lake Tribe a $210,000 Project Grant under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award funds nutrition education and administrative services to support FDPIR operations at the tribe's location in Fort Totten, North Dakota. 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 food retailers.

Under this grant, Spirit Lake Tribe will administer the distribution of over 100 domestically sourced USDA Foods—including frozen and canned meats, beans, peanut butter, fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy products, and oils—to eligible tribal households. The tribe will be responsible for certifying household eligibility based on federal income standards, managing program records and case files, and delivering nutrition education to participating households. Administrative funding covers personnel, operational, and program management costs necessary to execute these services during the two-year performance period.