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Complete the application below according to the instructions.

Submit by email (preferred): mda.bftc@state.mn.us

or by mail to:
Rural Finance Authority 
Minnesota Department of Agriculture 
625 Robert St. N. 
St. Paul, MN 55155

Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program

The Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit provides tax credits for the rent or sale of farm land or a variety of farm assets to beginning farmers. This includes incentives for the sale of farm land.



A Beginning Farmer is defined as: 
- A Minnesota resident who is seeking entry, or has entered into farming within the last 10 years 
- A farmer who will provide the majority of the labor and management of the farm that is located in Minnesota 
- Has adequate experience and knowledge of the type of farming for which they seek assistance from the Rural Finance Authority 
- Can provide positive projected earnings statements 
- Is not directly related to the owner of the agricultural asset (This includes parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, spouses, children, and grandchildren. Legal adoption shall be considered in full effect) 
- Has a net worth that does not exceed the limit provided under section 41B.03, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (2). Currently this limit is $903,000. 
The beginning farmer may need to participate in an approved financial management program. Costs of financial management programs up to a maximum of $1,500 per year (for up to 3 years) may also be eligible for a tax credit. The financial management credit need not be tied to any agricultural asset sale or rental.

A reduction or waiving of fees for meeting a certain criteria.

Discount

- Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Fact Sheet
- Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Asset Owner Application (2022)
- Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Application (2022)
- Crop Share Calculator

The credit to the agricultural asset owner is as follows: 
- 5% of the lesser of the sale price or fair market value of the agricultural asset up to a maximum of $32,000; 
- 10% of the gross rental income in each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years of the rental agreement, up to a maximum of $7,000 per year, or 
- 15% of the cash equivalent of the gross rental income in each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years of a share rent agreement, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year. The agricultural asset owner can claim credits in one of the above categories in a given tax year up to the maximums stated. 

1. Contact the grant administrator to find out if your project is eligible.
2. Complete and submit the Dairy Business Planning Grant Application (below). You can either fill out the application form on your computer or you can print it out and complete it by hand.
3. Make sure your proposal contains these key components of a business plan (see Attachment C for an example outline):
    a. Executive Summary
    b. Short and Long Term Goals and Objectives
    c. Management Analysis
    d. Current and Historical Financial Information/Production Information
    e. Analysis of Proposed Business Changes
4. An MDA review committee will review your project and determine if it should be funded.

David Weinand

Grants cover 50 percent of the cost to hire a qualified, independent third party to create a business plan for a dairy operation and/or test for stray voltage. Dairy producers have used these grants to evaluate the feasibility of expanding a dairy, plan environmental upgrades, and create strategies to transfer the operation to a family member or other new owner.



Existing and beginning Minnesota dairy farmers are eligible for this grant.

The cost of services that are not directly related to the improvement and continuance of the dairy farm are ineligible for this grant, such as:
- Nutrition consulting
- Retirement and investment planning
- Tax planning and tax return preparation
- Intergenerational transfer planning that discontinues the dairy enterprise
- Loan origination or documentation fees
- Chattel real estate appraisal
- Crop consulting
- Nutrient management planning – except as required in the business plan
- Veterinary/herd health consulting
- The cost to complete a dairy business planning grant application

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

Grant

Dairy

Butter

Yogurt

Cheese

Milk

Goat Milk

Cow Milk

- Dairy Business Planning Grant Application (PDF)
- Livestock Expansion Loan Program
- Livestock Equipment Loan Program

Legal & Finance

The grant pays 50 percent of the cost to develop a business plan, up to $5,000. Applicant must pay the other 50 percent.

1. Contact the grant administrator to find out if your project is eligible.
2. Complete and submit the Dairy Business Planning Grant Application (PDF). You can either fill out the application form on your computer or you can print it out and complete it by hand.
3. Make sure your proposal contains these key components of a business plan (see Attachment C for an example outline):
    a. Executive Summary
    b. Short and Long Term Goals and Objectives
    c. Management Analysis
    d. Current and Historical Financial Information/Production Information
    e. Analysis of Proposed Business Changes
4. An MDA review committee will review your project and determine if it should be funded.


These grants encourage business planning and modernization activities and other improvements on Minnesota dairy farms. They will also help you pay for stray voltage testing.


Grants cover 50 percent of the cost to hire a qualified, independent third party to create a business plan for a dairy operation and/or test for stray voltage. Dairy producers have used these grants to evaluate the feasibility of expanding a dairy, plan environmental upgrades, and create strategies to transfer the operation to a family member or other new owner.



These grants encourage business planning and modernization activities and other improvements on Minnesota dairy farms. They will also help you pay for stray voltage testing.

Grants cover 50 percent of the cost to hire a qualified, independent third party to create a business plan for a dairy operation and/or test for stray voltage. Dairy producers have used these grants to evaluate the feasibility of expanding a dairy, plan environmental upgrades, and create strategies to transfer the operation to a family member or other new owner.

Existing and beginning Minnesota dairy farmers are eligible for this program.

Ineligible costs:

Services that are not directly related to the improvement and continuance of the dairy farm, such as:
- Nutrition consulting
- Retirement and investment planning
- Tax planning and tax return preparation
- Intergenerational transfer planning that discontinues the dairy enterprise
- Loan origination or documentation fees
- Chattel real estate appraisal
- Crop consulting
- Nutrient management planning – except as required in the business plan
- Veterinary/herd health consulting
- The cost to complete a dairy business planning grant application

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

Cost Share

Dairy Business Planning Grant Application (PDF)
Livestock Expansion Loan Program
Livestock Equipment Loan Program

Landscape

High Tunnel

Air Quality

Certification

Regenerative

Carbon Capture

Wildlife and Pollinator Habitat

Soil Health

Succession

Cash Rent

Refinancing

Business Plan

Waste & Manure Management

Fertilizer

Certified Organic

Certified Grassfed

Cover Crops

Reduced Tillage

Weeds

Transition

The grant pays 50 percent of the cost to develop a business plan, up to $5,000. You must pay the other 50 percent.

Applications are funded on a first come, first served basis.

Create an account and apply online here.
Review the Request For Proposals to prepare yourself to apply.
If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact the program administrator.


Courtney VanderMey

The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant encourages long-term industry development for Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers by helping them improve, update, and modernize their livestock operation infrastructure and equipment.

**Fall 2021 applicants who were not awarded grants will automatically be considered for grants during the Spring 2022 round.**



The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant encourages long-term industry development for Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers by helping them improve, update, and modernize their livestock operation infrastructure and equipment.
Fall 2021 applicants who were not awarded grants will automatically be considered for grants during the Spring 2022 round.

Minnesota livestock farmers may apply. Applicants must be:
- in good standing with the state of Minnesota (no back taxes)
- a current Minnesota resident or a business entity that has authorization to farm in Minnesota
- the principal operator of the farm
NOTE: "Livestock" include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, goats, mules, bison, sheep, horses, farmed cervidae (deer), ratitae (flightless birds including emu), and llamas.

Project Eligibility:

This grant program reimburses investments in:
1. Buildings or facilities for the production of livestock or livestock products.
2. Development of pasture for use by livestock including, but not limited to, lanes, watering systems, and fences.
3. Equipment for livestock housing, confinement, feeding, and waste management.

The grant will NOT pay for livestock, buying pasture/crop land, animal feed, crop seed, planters, combines, or debt refinancing.

Livestock

Cattle

Specialty Livestock

Sheep

Pigs

Feeder Cattle

Slaughter Cattle

Beef Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Caribou

Equine

Guinea Pigs

Mink

Ostrich

Pheasants

Quail

Rabbits

Water Buffalo

Alpacas

Beefalo

Emus

Llamas

Mohair

Reindeer

Bison

Buffalo

Deer

Goats

Rams

Lambs

Ewes

Barrows

Boars

Sows

Hogs

Feeder Pigs

Beef Bottom Round

Beef Brisket

Beef Chuck Roast

Beef Eye Round

Beef Flank Steak

Beef Flat Iron Steak

Beef Heart

Beef Liver

Beef London Broil

Beef NY Strip Steak

Beef Oxtail

Beef Rib Steak

Beef Rump Roast

Beef Short Ribs

Beef Sirloin

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Beef Skirt Steak

Beef Soup Bones

Beef Stew Meat

Beef Tongue

Beef Top Round

Beef Whole Filet

Ground Beef

Horses

Bison Calf

Bison Meat

Bucks

Slaughter Goats

Nannies

Ground Lamb

Lamb Chops

Lamb Heart

Lamb Leg

Lamb Liver

Lamb Shank

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb Stew Meat

- Request for Proposals - Livestock Investment Grant (Spring 2022)
- How to Fill Out Your Online Application

Facilities

Disaster Relief

Emergency

- Total awards granted total of $1.3 million in Fiscal Year 2022.
- AGRI reimburses 10% of the first $250,000 of an eligible investment.
- For each project, the maximum grant amount available per fiscal year is $25,000.
- Only one grant per project.
- The lifetime maximum per farm is $50,000.

Read the full Request for Proposals and apply online following these instructions.

If you need the application in an alternative format, contact the program administrator.

Emily Mehr

The AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program encourages urban youth agricultural education and urban agriculture community development within city limits of urban or peri-urban areas.


Grants help organizations and communities obtain the materials and services necessary to successfully promote urban youth agricultural education and urban agriculture community development.



The AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program encourages urban youth agricultural education and urban agriculture community development within city limits of urban or peri-urban areas.

Grants help organizations and communities obtain the materials and services necessary to successfully promote urban youth agricultural education and urban agriculture community development.

The following groups are eligible to apply:
- For-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Schools
- Local government entities
- Native American tribal communities

Project Eligibility:

Eligible grant projects include the purchase and installation of equipment; capital expenditures (costs incurred to make physical improvements to or construct a facility); and/or dedicated staff contractor time. Projects must be located in or serve communities that meet one of the following criteria:
- Cities with a population over 10,000, or
- Cities with a population between 5,000 and 10,000, where at least ten percent of the population is living at or below 200 percent of the poverty line and/or at least ten percent of the population is comprised of people of color and/or Native American tribal community members as determined by the United States Census Bureau, or
- Located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size. You'll find a list of eligible cities and tribal areas in the Request for Proposals.

- Request for Proposals
- Invitación a Presentar Propuestas - Programa de Subvención Agrícola Urbana
- FAQs
- Resources for Grantees
- Past Projects

Stewardship

Kelly Anderson

The AGRI Value-Added Grant helps Minnesota processors add value to Minnesota agricultural products by investing in the purchase of equipment, production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added products.



Individuals, farmers, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, or local government entities are eligible to apply. You must explain how your project will increase the sales of Minnesota agricultural products and/or increase market access. The program aims to fund projects that impact many farmers.

MDA will prioritize projects that create additional meat or poultry processing capacity, increase food safety to improve marketability, respond to changing market conditions as result of COVID-19, or respond to civil unrest.

MDA is not funding feasibility studies this year.

- Request for Proposals - Value-Added Grant 2022
- How to Fill Out Your Online Application

HVAC

Lighting

Repairs

Events

Diversification

Distribution

Trade Relief

Marketing

MDA expects to award a total of $1 million in Fiscal Year 2021. Grants may reimburse up to 25 percent of eligible expenses. The maximum award is $150,000, and the minimum award is $1,000.

MDA processes applications as they come in (first-come, first-served) until the application deadline or the funds are gone, whichever is first. If funds remain through the end of FY22, the final application deadline is July 9, 2022.
How to Apply
- Apply through MDA's online application system. Select one of the program types:
    - E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Cost-Share
    - Wholesale Cost-Share
- Include proof of payment (receipts or invoices that show a zero balance) for expenses paid during the eligible period. If you don’t have receipts, you can send a copy of the invoice with proof of payment (a canceled check or credit card statement with account and other private information redacted).
- If this is your first time applying for reimbursement, you must also submit an IRS W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification.

Brian Erickson

Jennifer Alexander

The AGRI New Markets Cost-Share Program can help your Minnesota farm or branded food, beverage, or pet food company take advantage of market opportunities through E-commerce, digital and e-mail marketing, Business-to-Business (B2B) tradeshows (virtual and in-person), and store demos.

MDA has adapted to help you meet the challenges and opportunities of COVID-impacted food supply chains and changing consumer behavior. You can apply for two types of cost-shares (details below):

# E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Cost-Share Program

Eligible E-commerce and digital marketing expenses might include:

- Third-party E-commerce marketplace/platform 

- Digital, e-mail, and social media advertising that drives traffic to E-commerce 

- E-commerce consulting/management contracts 

- E-commerce training and educational event attendance

- Website (with E-commerce) design and setup contracts 

Contact MDA **BEFORE you invest** if you have questions on eligibility or qualified expenses.

### Wholesale Cost-Share Program

Eligible expenses include:

- Business-Business (B2B) Tradeshow costs:

    - Booth rental 

    - Badge scanner/lead retrieval services

    - Compostable sampling costs 

    - Virtual B2B tradeshow registration

    - Shipping of samples to specific businesses for 1:1 meetings scheduled as part of a virtual domestic B2B tradeshow (only shipping costs are eligible; NOT product costs)

    - Videography created for a virtual B2B tradeshow

    - Association membership, if required to participate in an event

- In-Store Demo costs:

    - Must be a retail product demonstration in a store where your product is sold

    - May include labor for an employee, owner, or contracted help at a flat rate of $10/hour

    - May include mileage at $0.50/mile up to a maximum of $200 per demo

- Minnesota Pavilion Mentorship costs:

    - Only for approved participants in our [Minnesota Pavilion Mentorship Program](https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/minnesota-pavilions)

    - One-time reimbursement per company; maximum $500

    - For expenses including airfare, hotel/lodging, car rental, education sessions, and badge for entry



The AGRI New Markets Cost-Share Program can help your Minnesota farm or branded food, beverage, or pet food company take advantage of market opportunities through E-commerce, digital and e-mail marketing, Business-to-Business (B2B) tradeshows (virtual and in-person), and store demos.
MDA has adapted to help you meet the challenges and opportunities of COVID-impacted food supply chains and changing consumer behavior. You can apply for two types of cost-shares (details below):
E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Cost-Share Program
Eligible E-commerce and digital marketing expenses might include:
- Third-party E-commerce marketplace/platform 
- Digital, e-mail, and social media advertising that drives traffic to E-commerce 
- E-commerce consulting/management contracts 
- E-commerce training and educational event attendance
- Website (with E-commerce) design and setup contracts 
Contact MDA BEFORE you invest if you have questions on eligibility or qualified expenses.
Wholesale Cost-Share Program
Eligible expenses include:
- Business-Business (B2B) Tradeshow costs:
    - Booth rental 
    - Badge scanner/lead retrieval services
    - Compostable sampling costs 
    - Virtual B2B tradeshow registration
    - Shipping of samples to specific businesses for 1:1 meetings scheduled as part of a virtual domestic B2B tradeshow (only shipping costs are eligible; NOT product costs)
    - Videography created for a virtual B2B tradeshow
    - Association membership, if required to participate in an event
- In-Store Demo costs:
    - Must be a retail product demonstration in a store where your product is sold
    - May include labor for an employee, owner, or contracted help at a flat rate of $10/hour
    - May include mileage at $0.50/mile up to a maximum of $200 per demo
- Minnesota Pavilion Mentorship costs:
    - Only for approved participants in our Minnesota Pavilion Mentorship Program
    - One-time reimbursement per company; maximum $500
    - For expenses including airfare, hotel/lodging, car rental, education sessions, and badge for entry

To apply for either of these programs, your business must be:
- A Minnesota farm, or a branded food, beverage, or pet food making company registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State, AND
- A small-to-medium enterprise, which is an entity with fewer than 500 employees.
You must also agree to:
- Promptly return post-event and follow-up surveys that ask for information including the number of leads generated and sales projections.
- Retain receipts and records for three years and make them available for audit or inspection by the MDA or state auditor on request.

- How to Fill Out Your Online Application

These cost-share programs are reimbursed at a rate of 50% of eligible investment made unless noted below:
- The E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Program limit is $2,000 per farm or company during Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22).
- The Wholesale Program limit is $2,000 per farm or company during FY22.
- The maximum combined reimbursement per farm or company from both programs is $3,000 in FY22

To enroll, farmers and crop advisers should both complete the simple registration form online, or contact a local NMI representative by March 15 (Farmers are limited to one Field Trial or Advanced Rate Trial, crop advisers are limited to ten).
- Farmers may work with a Crop Adviser or Co-op Agronomist to set up a Field Trial and record and submit required documentation.
    - If a farmer does not have a crop adviser, the MDA staff will be able to assist with Field Trial set up, harvest, and completion of required forms.
    - Crop adviser will verify information is correct by submitting forms for the farmer.
- Farmers can work with a Crop Adviser or MDA representative to set up Advanced Rate Trials and record and submit required documentation.
- Individual identity and locations from the NMI program will be kept confidential and only used for year-end summaries and educational or promotional purposes.

Ryan Lemickson

Dawn Bernau

Kevin Hauth

**The Minnesota Nutrient Management Initiative (NMI) assists farmers and crop advisers in evaluating nutrient management practices on their own fields.**


It is a simple tool that can lead to improved fertilizer efficiency and improved water quality.


Each participating farmer can work with a crop adviser to set up field trials on their farms. After completing plot harvest and submitting the required forms, farmers and crop advisers are reimbursed for their time and receive a summary and analysis of their results.

- **NMI is for corn grown for grain only** (wheat is acceptable in the northwest region). Wheat growers in northwest or west central Minnesota are encouraged to participate in the [Minnesota Wheat On-Farm Research Network](https://mnwheat.org/council/farm-research-network/). Contact Melissa Carlson at 952-738-2000 or mcarlson@mnwheat.com for more information.

- **A crop adviser and farmer must enroll in NMI separately in order to receive the full payment.** Deadline for enrollment is March 15th each year.



The Minnesota Nutrient Management Initiative (NMI) assists farmers and crop advisers in evaluating nutrient management practices on their own fields.

It is a simple tool that can lead to improved fertilizer efficiency and improved water quality.

Each participating farmer can work with a crop adviser to set up field trials on their farms. After completing plot harvest and submitting the required forms, farmers and crop advisers are reimbursed for their time and receive a summary and analysis of their results.
- NMI is for corn grown for grain only (wheat is acceptable in the northwest region). Wheat growers in northwest or west central Minnesota are encouraged to participate in the Minnesota Wheat On-Farm Research Network. Contact Melissa Carlson at 952-738-2000 or mcarlson@mnwheat.com for more information.
- A crop adviser and farmer must enroll in NMI separately in order to receive the full payment. Deadline for enrollment is March 15th each year.

Field trial design requirements for all trials:
- Corn grown and harvested for grain only
- Field length strips preferred, minimum of 30 feet wide by 600 feet in length
- Account for all nitrogen sources including manure, alfalfa, legume credits in addition to starter, MAP and DAP
- Rate trials should maintain a minimum 30 lb N/acre rate separation for comparison. Dealer nitrogen program comparisons are also acceptable.
- Keep all other factors consistent across field trial area (hybrid/variety, other nutrients, rates, soils, field history, drainage, topography, equipment)
- Crop adviser submits information to verify accuracy (If a farmer does not have a crop adviser, please contact closest NMI representative for assistance.)

*See NMI Guidelines for a complete listing of field trial requirements.

Corn

Sweet Corn

Row Crops

- Registration
- Field Trial Requirements
- Guidelines

Wetland Conservation

Irrigation

Waterway Protection

Water Quality

Inputs

Nutrient Management

Water Management

Research

Waste & Compost

Farmers and crop advisers are compensated for each field trial. The rate of compensation is higher for those that participate in the Advanced Rate Trial. Due to State contracting policies, individual participant payments are paid in two equal installments (June & December).


Applications are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Read the full Request for Proposals (PDF) for eligibility and requirements and apply online at this portal. If you need the application in an alternative format, please contact the program administrators above.

Ann Kuzj

Ian Kushner

MDA Grants Line

This grant funds projects that will increase the competitiveness of Minnesota grown specialty crops in domestic and foreign markets. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, floriculture, and processed products that have 50% or more specialty crop content by weight, exclusive of added water. A comprehensive list of eligible [specialty crops](https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp/specialty-crop) is available on the USDA's web site.

### Funding Priorities

Minnesota is seeking projects for our 2022 SCBG that pertain to the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry:

- Improving distribution systems and marketing of specialty crops, such as reducing costs, increasing promotion, or creating new methods to achieve and sustain profitable businesses.

- Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops.

- Researching and developing of techniques that focus on pest or disease control.

- Developing new or improved specialty crop seed or plant varieties.

- Researching and developing techniques to increase sustainable production of specialty crops, including growing season extension, adaption to drought and floods, strengthening seed and crop systems, and increasing soil health.

- Improve capacity of all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain to comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act, for example, developing “Good Agricultural Practices,” “Good Handling Practices,” “Good Manufacturing Practices,” and other support for farmers, packers, and processors to enhance food safety.



This grant funds projects that will increase the competitiveness of Minnesota grown specialty crops in domestic and foreign markets. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, floriculture, and processed products that have 50% or more specialty crop content by weight, exclusive of added water. A comprehensive list of eligible specialty crops is available on the USDA's web site.
Funding Priorities
Minnesota is seeking projects for our 2022 SCBG that pertain to the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry:
- Improving distribution systems and marketing of specialty crops, such as reducing costs, increasing promotion, or creating new methods to achieve and sustain profitable businesses.
- Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops.
- Researching and developing of techniques that focus on pest or disease control.
- Developing new or improved specialty crop seed or plant varieties.
- Researching and developing techniques to increase sustainable production of specialty crops, including growing season extension, adaption to drought and floods, strengthening seed and crop systems, and increasing soil health.
- Improve capacity of all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain to comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act, for example, developing “Good Agricultural Practices,” “Good Handling Practices,” “Good Manufacturing Practices,” and other support for farmers, packers, and processors to enhance food safety.

Applicant Eligibility
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) encourages the following groups to apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP):
- nonprofit organizations
- producer organizations
- government agencies
- universities
- other agricultural groups
For-profit entities, farms, and other businesses who want to develop sector-wide research and development projects are also eligible.
Project Eligibility
Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops that are grown in Minnesota by:
- Leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops;
- Assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops;
- Expanding availability and access to specialty crops; or
- Addressing local and regional challenges confronting specialty crop producers.
A specialty crop is defined by the USDA. This program cannot fund starting a business or expanding a farm. Each project must demonstrate external support from specialty crop stakeholders and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or public beneficiaries. Projects that address problems or opportunities that cross state boundaries are eligible.
Visit the USDA's SCBGP Awarded Grants page to see previously funded projects in Minnesota and across the country.

Specialty Crops

 Almonds

Aloe Leaves

Blackberries

Filberts

Mamey Sapote

- Request for Proposals (PDF)
- Project Profile Template
- Updated performance measures 
- Question and Answer (Q&A) 
- Past Projects

Applicants may request a grant award of at least $20,000 up to a maximum of $125,000 per project that spans up to 2.5 years.
New for FFY2022: USDA-AMS grant programs have updated performance measures to better track accomplishments and impacts while reducing the burden on applicants and recipients.

List of Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Funding Opportunities