Hunger Free Campus
Forecasted
The Hunger Free Campus grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education funds research-driven efforts to reduce food insecurity among students at Minnesota's private nonprofit and tribal colleges.
Funder: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Proposal Submission Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per institution for the biennium ($25,000/year); 50% match required (cash or in-kind).
Summary: Supports Minnesota private nonprofit and tribal colleges in addressing student food insecurity via pantries, outreach, and emergency assistance.
Key Information: 50% institutional match required; only Minnesota private nonprofit or tribal colleges are eligible.
Description
The Hunger Free Campus grant program, administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, aims to reduce food insecurity among students at Minnesota's nonprofit private postsecondary institutions and tribal colleges. The grant supports a range of activities, including maintaining on-campus food pantries or partnerships with food banks, providing SNAP/MFIP information, hosting hunger awareness events, offering emergency assistance grants to students, and establishing campus hunger task forces. The program prioritizes institutions with the highest numbers of Pell Grant-eligible students and seeks to foster a supportive environment for student success.
