Food Rescue Grants 2027

The Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department is issuing a 2027 Food Rescue Grant to fund organizations that collect, redistribute, or process surplus edible food within the county. Applicants must be eligible food‑shelf or food‑recovery nonprofits with collection sites in Hennepin County and be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The grant pool is approximately $400,000; individual awards range from $0 up to $100,000 (or $150,000 for collaborative proposals). No matching funds are required. Applications are submitted via the Hennepin County Supplier Portal by October 7, 2026. A virtual informational meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2026 (optional). Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026. The County will evaluate proposals on project need, service plan, budget, and reporting mechanisms, and may award multiple contracts. • Eligible nonprofit food‑shelf or recovery organizations in Hennepin County • Grant amounts up to $100K (or $150K for joint applications) • Application deadline: 2026‑10‑07 (3 PM CST) • Virtual pre‑application meeting (optional) on 2026‑09‑18 • Questions due by 2026‑09‑23 • Submission via Supplier Portal; no minimum or match required • Total funding available: $400K; multiple awards expected