Ranelius Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Minnesota
Background: The Ranelius Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the MTGA, given in the spirit of Sven Ranelius for his lifelong dedication to Minnesota's turkey industry.
Eligibility: Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the turkey industry over an extended period, demonstrating both the impact and quality of their work.
Focus Areas:
- Leadership in the turkey industry
- Innovation and dedication
- Long-term commitment (examples include 50+ year careers)
- Advocacy for the industry
- Mentoring and community impact
Contact Information:
- Minnesota Turkey Growers Association
- 108 Marty Dr. Suite 1
- Buffalo, MN 55313-5546
- Phone: 763-682-2171
- Fax: 763-682-5546
- Email: info@minnesotaturkey.com
- Contact: Peter Scharpe (pscharpe@minnesotaturkey.com)
Recent Honorees:
- 2025: John Zimmerman (farmer, MTGA President, NTF Chairman)
- 2024: Glen Jaenicke (founder of Northern Pride turkey processing plant)
What Minnesota Turkey Research and Promo actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $83K
- Median grant
- $42K
- Range
- $9,308–$74K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; Buffalo Lake, MN.
Example grants
Regents of the University of MN · Minneapolis, MN
See note part iv
$74K
Blue House Veterinary LLC · Buffalo Lake, MN
See note part iv
$9,308
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