The Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) is seeking applications for its Food Recovery Grants Program to support programs that recover surplus, edible food from businesses, organizations and/or farmer’s markets for distribution to people in need.
Funding Information
Grant awards are up to a maximum of $20,000.
All grant recipients are required to enter into a grant agreement with R&E for 18 months. Projects may be completed earlier, though quarterly reports will need to be submitted for the duration of the 18-month period.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses include:
Materials needed for food recovery activities, including collection materials (buckets, boxes, reusable bags, etc.), materials to assist with food mobility (carts, pallets, etc.)
Storage costs, including rental and/or equipment purchase for storage
Transportation costs*, including vehicle rental if necessary
Infrastructure and equipment for use in food recovery and donation efforts, including refrigeration and shelving
Limited staffing costs related to food recovery/gleaning work
Funding for staff training (hourly wage for each employee for one hour of training)
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are open to businesses (food donors, including food producers, distributors, grocers, and cafeterias), non-profit organizations, and college food shelves. Individuals, government organizations, and restaurants are not eligible for participation. All applicants must be able to provide a W-9 for reimbursement of expenses.
