Please review the following guidelines before submitting your application.
The Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council will provide one-time emergency food assistance to eligible Band members suffering from loss of SNAP benefits due to the United States Government Shut Down.
• Emergency assistance provided under this Program is NOT available to all Band members. Eligibility for assistance is limited to those who are eligible for SNAP.
• Eligibility: All households in which an enrolled Band member, eligible for SNAP reside.
• Application Requirements: All adult Band members requesting emergency financial assistance under the Program must submit a completed application. As part of the application, members must:
• provide basic demographic information, including full name, mailing address, and enrollment number;
• provide documentation that you are eligible for SNAP;
• Application Submission. A printable application can be found here. Applications may be submitted by emailing them to foodsupport@grandportage.com, or by completing the form below.
• Amount of Emergency Food Assistance. Applicants who meet Program requirements are eligible to receive up to $150 in emergency food assistance to be used within 60 days, by December 31, 2025.
• Eligible Uses. Band members who receive emergency food assistance must use the funds before December 31, 2025.
• Timeline for Processing Assistance. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
• Once your application is received, we will reach out about next steps.
• Questions. If you have any questions about the information in these Program Guidelines or any other Program details or requirements, please contact Jean Spry at 218-475-2821 or foodsupport@grandportage.com
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