AGRI Crop Research Grant Program

The AGRI Crop Research Grant Program offers funding for applied crop research that benefits Minnesota's farmers and economy within three to seven years. This program aims to translate scientific knowledge into practical applications, ensuring that research findings are publicly accessible. Proposals must include a plan for outreach to disseminate results, focusing on enhancing the quality, quantity, or value of agricultural products.

The AGRI Crop Research Grants are intended to generate applied crop research with near-term benefits (three to seven years) for Minnesota's farmers and the state's economy. Applied research is research that utilizes existing scientific knowledge to develop practical applications, like technology, techniques, or inventions. It's expected that the research funded under this program will be made available to the public, and proposals must include an outreach plan describing how results will be shared.
Grant funds are available for applied crop research that will improve agricultural product quality, quantity, or value.