In this grant round, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has approximately $4.5 million available to support the prevention of wasted food and food rescue projects across the state. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on May 2, 2024.  

Eligible applicants include entities that are serving Minnesota Communities or have operations in Minnesota, including not-for-profit organizations, businesses, institutions, political subdivisions, state agencies, and tribal governments.  

• Funds may be used for programs, staffing, or equipment/supplies for prevention of wasted food and food rescue. Funds must be used for food waste prevention and food rescue only.

Total available funds: $4.5 million 

• Minimum award: $75,000 (Applicants asking for less than the minimum grant award will be deemed ineligible.) 
• Maximum award: $1 million  
• Match: Applicants must match at least 25% of the grant request 

Apply for the Grant by completing the request for proposal (RFP) and application materials through the online SWIFT portal. The RFP is termed an “Event” within the SWIFT system.  

1. Go to the online SWIFT portal. 
2. Click on "Bidding opportunities". 
3. Find the event by name (MPCA-Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue) or ID (2000015499). 
4. Click "View Bid Package" to see the RFP and forms. (There’s no need to log in to see the documents.) 

Grant applications are only accepted through the SWIFT portal. 

1. Register as a bidder in the SWIFT Supplier Portal, (Bidding = "applying") 
2. Choose "Register for an Account" and then "Register as a Bidder".