AGRI Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) Certification Cost Share Grant Program

AGRI Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) Certification Cost Share Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The AGRI Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Cost Share Grant Program assists Minnesota growers and handlers in implementing essential food safety measures. Funded by the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Fund, this program offers reimbursement of up to 75% of GAP/GHP certification costs, with a maximum of $2,500. Eligible applicants must be certified by an accredited body between May 16, 2023, and May 15, 2024, and located in Minnesota.

Overview

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) audits and certifications help growers and handlers implement food safety plans that enhance the integrity of our food supply. This cost-share program is funded through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Fund. Amount Available Certified growers and handlers are eligible to receive reimbursement of 75 percent of their GAP/GHP certification costs (maximum reimbursement of $2,500).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Growers and handlers certified to USDA GAP/GHP standards by an accredited certifier are eligible for a maximum of three years if:Certification was awarded or continuing between May 16, 2025, and May 15, 2026; andThe address on your certificate is in Minnesota.Eligible expenses include review, inspection, and administrative costs charged by the certifying agency between May 16, 2025, and May 15, 2026.

Ineligibility

Ineligible expenses include costs to prepare for certification, such as installing hand sinks and drains or hiring a contractor to oversee the plan.