The Minnesota Farm to Early Care Network is hosting another competitive mini-grant program for in-home child care providers (English and Spanish speaking) and early childhood centers/preschools.
The goals of the mini-grant program are to:
- Increase local Minnesota food purchasing by in-home providers, early care centers, preschools, Head Start Programs and other early care settings.
- Promote healthy community food systems through increased access to nutrient dense local foods for children and their families.
- Increase nutrition and agricultural education for children in early care settings.
- Stimulate local economies through increased purchasing from local Minnesota farmers, producers, and distributors by early care programs.
The application materials are available at https://www.farmtoearlycaremn.org, at the “MN Mini-Grant” link. Materials are available in Spanish and English for in-home child care providers for grants in the amount of $250. Centers (i.e., preschools, Head Start programs, etc.) are eligible to compete for awards in the amount of $2,000. Applications are due May 2, 2022 by 4:30 PM Central Time. Applications can be completed on-line.
The Institute for Agriculture Trade & Policy is administering these grants for the Minnesota Farm to Early Care Network. If you have questions, please contact Erin McKee at emckee or call 612-870-3402. The Minnesota Department of Health is a member of the Minnesota Farm to Early Care Network.