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For more information about this opportunity, please contact MDARD-FertResearch-Grants@Michigan.gov.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) provides grant opportunities to promote knowledge of fertilizer use and environmental protection. The grants are used to address fertilizer rate recommendations, application and fate of fertilizer to maximize issues around crop production and quality as well as protecting the natural environment. 



A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

Weeds

Landscape

High Tunnel

Air Quality

Regenerative

Certification

Carbon Capture

Wildlife Habitats

Soil Health

Trials

Cover Crops

Grazing & Grass-Fed

Organic

Strip-Till

No-Till

Inputs

Nutrient Management

To apply, fill out the Rural Development Fund Grant Application.

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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development provides grant opportunities to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities.  



- Individuals
- Organizations
- Businesses
- Local Units of Government (county, city, township, village, school district; any authority composed of counties, cities, townships, villages and school districts or combination of these entities) 
- Federally Recognized Tribes
- Educational Institutions 

A payment that requires some percentage of matching contributions by the recipient.

Cost Share

- Rural Development Fund Grant Guidelines for 2020-2021
- Rural Development Fund Grant Application
- Rural Development Fund Grant Factsheet

List of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Funding Opportunities

Michigan Fertilizer Research Grants

Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants