Federal Grant Award Summary

Award Overview: The Yankton Sioux Tribe received a $369,048 Project Grant from the 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 support the tribe's operation of the FDPIR nutrition assistance program serving income-eligible households on or near the Yankton Sioux reservation in Marty, South Dakota.

Products and Services: Under this grant, the Yankton Sioux Tribe administers the distribution of supplemental monthly food packages to eligible households as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The tribe selects and distributes USDA Foods from a list of over 100 domestically sourced items, including frozen and canned meats and fish, beans, peanut butter, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, cereals, dairy products, and oils or butter. Administrative funding covers the costs associated with program management, including household certification, records maintenance, food inventory management, and program operations. The tribe is responsible for certifying eligible households based on national income criteria, ensuring food availability within required timeframes, and maintaining accurate program documentation for three years following the fiscal year close.