Cream of the Crop Awards Grant
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Awards recognizes school districts, early care centers, and family day cares that go above and beyond to promote foods grown and raised by Minnesota farmers and producers. Whether it’s through locally sourced meals served in your cafeteria, community events to connect families and farmers, or food focused classroom lessons, we want to celebrate all the creative ways you connect your students and kids to Minnesota Grown food!
Award Categories
- Cream of the Crop Winners
One winner from each category will be selected. Scoring will be based on applicants’ promotion and procurement of Minnesota grown and raised foods during the 2025-2026school year.
School District of the YearEarly Care Center of the YearFamily Day Care of the Year
- Outstanding in the Field Honors
Additional applicants will be honored across three levels:
- Golden Drumstick HonoreesSilver Squash HonoreesBronze Berry Honorees
- Producer Appreciation Pick
Applicants will have the opportunity to nominate a Minnesota Grown producer that has been an outstanding partner in their Farm to Kids program. Reviewers will randomly select a nominated producer to be the 2026 Producer Appreciation Pick.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Agriculture
Categories
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