Minnesota Food Retail Improvement and Development Grants (FRIDG): Technical Assistance Provider Support
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Jenny Lezer
651.201.6133
Jenny.Lezer@state.mn.us
Jennifer Alexander
651.201.6213
Jennifer.J.Alexander@state.mn.us
This opportunity provides grants to assist technical assistance (TA) providers in working with new and existing for-profit, nonprofit, and cooperative self-service retail food establishments with needs-based assistance. The program goal is to increase the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for underserved communities in low- and moderate-income areas.
Funding may be used for:
- Sustainability-focused individualized guidance
- Presentations, workshops, and training
- Printed materials
- Mentorship and/or peer-to-peer opportunities
Relevant TA topics include:
- Business planning
- Sales projections
- Cash flow
- Succession planning
- Financing, fundraising, and marketing
- SNAP and WIC eligibility
- Food procurement and distribution
- Handling and merchandising fresh foods
- Food preparation demonstrations
- Workforce training
Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate a collaborative, regional approach to technical assistance and to projects that address business succession planning or that help TA recipients access capital.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and for-profit businesses with the capacity to provide TA to eligible grocery stores and small food retailers, such as:
- Small business development centers
- Regional economic development organizations
- Community Development Financial Institutions
- Regional public health organizations
- Foundations
Tribal communities and other organizations that serve tribal communities are encouraged to apply.
Award ceiling: $100,000
Award floor: $5,000
Up to 75% of the total project cost may be covered by the grant.
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