Make it Minnesota Cost-Share Program

The AGRI Make it Minnesota Marketing Investment Cost-Share Program can help your Minnesota consumer packaged goods (CPG) food, beverage, or pet food company, cooperative, or Tribal entity grow by matching your investments in a variety of high-impact marketing activities. MDA processes applications first-come, first-served.

To be eligible, you must be a Minnesota-based company or cooperative registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State; offer a branded CPG food, beverage, or pet food product; be a small-to-medium enterprise with fewer than 500 employees (grower cooperatives are exempt); and be a current holder of an MDA Food License (your own or that of a Minnesota co-manufacturer you use).

These cost-share programs are reimbursed at a rate of 50% of eligible investment made. The maximum annual reimbursement per eligible entity in FY26 is $4,000 for brands manufactured in Minnesota, or $3,000 for brands that otherwise qualify but manufacture elsewhere.

Apply through MDA's online application system.

• If you are a new user, you will need to create an account.

• Once you are logged in, select New Markets: Marketing Investment Cost-Share Program (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023).

If this is your first time applying for reimbursement, you must also submit a W-9_ (Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification)_ by either:

• Uploading a completed and signed IRS form W-9 (PDF), or

• Within the application system, completing the online W-9 PowerForm hosted by DocuSign.

• How to Fill Out Your Online Application