Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination Request for Proposals
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has received federal funding through the Minnesota Climate-Smart Food Systems Initiative. Led by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), MDH is collaborating on the Food Sovereignty and Vibrant Local Food Economies initiative, which will establish regional food networks statewide to improve food security, expand local food economies, strengthen food sovereignty, and reduce climate pollution in local food systems.
MDH requests proposals to provide funding to six local public health Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) agencies to assist in Regional Food Coordination statewide. The primary goals and priorities of the Regional Food Coordination will be to convene Regional Food Networks to build capacity, provide technical assistance, and collaborate with local food systems partners and community members to identify the most impactful opportunities in local and regional food systems to achieve the goals of the MCSFS initiative.
Key dates
Monday, June 9, 2025: RFP posted
Friday, June 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.: Last day to submit questions
Friday, July 11, 2025: Proposals due
Late August 2025: Anticipated awardee selection
Early September 2025: Anticipated grant start date
September 2028: Grant end date
Submit your proposal
Proposals must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. Late responses will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by email to health.heathyeating@state.mn.us.
Documents and Forms
- Attachment A: Application Form (Word)
- Attachment B: Budget Form (Excel)
- Attachment C: Grant Application Score Sheet (PDF)
- Attachment D: Applicant Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (PDF)
- Attachment E: Grant Agreement (PDF)
Questions and Answers
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to health.healthyeating@state.mn.us by June 27, 2025.
Questions and answers will be posted by July 2, 2025, and can be viewed on this page.