Grantee Profile

Bois Forte Food Sovereignty & Sustainable Agriculture Group

mn Created with Sketch. Tower, MN

2 Grants
$52,000 Total Awarded
2022 - 2023 Years

Awarded Grants

2023

Full Circle Foods

2023 Full Circle Foods

$20,000
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Community Partners

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (Bois Forte Band; Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille Lacs Band; White Earth Band)

Description

This project is leveraging BFFSG's momentum and success with its community research analysis and pilot projects indicating the desire and need for BFFSG to become its own independent nonprofit. Funds will build capacity by contracting with founding board members to complete mission related development work.

2022

Bois Forte Food Sovereignty Assessment - Phase 2

2022 Bois Forte Food Sovereignty Assessment - Phase 2

$32,000
Bois Forte Food Sovereignty & Sustainable Agriculture Group mn Created with Sketch. Tower, MN

Community Partners

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (Bois Forte Band; Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille Lacs Band; White Earth Band)

Description

This project leverages community food research underway for a 25 year plan identifying target activities to increase healthy and traditional foods available at tribally managed food access venues and private homes. To utilize human capital, the project offers reciprocal engagement opportunities: community tiller service, farmers market support, and promotions.