Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) a Project Grant of $1,612,593.00 under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. ANTHC will administer FDPIR to provide supplemental monthly food packages to income-eligible households residing on or near Indian reservations in Alaska. The program delivers over 100 domestically sourced food items—including frozen and canned meats, beans, peanut butter, produce, grains, dairy, and oils—selected by the tribal organization in accordance with federal guide rates based on household size.

The administrative funding supports ANTHC's operational costs in certifying eligible households based on SNAP income thresholds, ordering and distributing USDA foods on a regular schedule, maintaining accurate program records, and managing household case files. FDPIR serves as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Alaska Native communities with limited access to SNAP offices or authorized retailers. ANTHC's designation as a tribal health organization with established capacity for managing federal healthcare and infrastructure initiatives positions it to effectively administer this nutrition assistance program for approximately 189,000 Alaska Native people across the Alaska Indian Health Service area.