AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program

AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Amount: US $1,000 - US $150,000
Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Summary

The AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program supports value-added businesses by providing grants for equipment investments. Aimed at enhancing the production capacity and market access for Minnesota agricultural products, it prioritizes projects that improve food safety and increase hemp fiber production. Applicants must provide a cash match, covering 50% of the first $50,000 and 75% of any additional costs, with a maximum award of $150,000. This initiative fosters economic growth in the agricultural sector.

Overview

The AGRI Value-Added Grant offers designated grants for value-added businesses (including bioenergy producers and hemp processors) to invest in equipment. The program is intended to increase sales of Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added products. For the purposes of this grant, “value-added” is defined as the addition of value to an agricultural product through processing. We will prioritize projects that: Increase food safetyIncrease hemp fiber production capacity Cash match This grant requires a cash match. For the match: You are responsible for 50% of the first $50,000 to receive up to a $25,000 reimbursement.For costs after the first $50,000, you are responsible for 75% of the total remaining cost to receive 25% reimbursement, up to a maximum grant award of $150,000.

Eligibility

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