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ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program

MCHS HOSPITALS INC

Foundation Annual Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $865 per tractor (70% of installation cost)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ROPS Rebate Program

Funder: Marshfield Clinic's National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC)

Focus Areas:

  • Agricultural safety

  • Tractor safety

  • Rollover protection for farm equipment
  • Eligibility:

  • Farmers with tractors manufactured before 1985 (without built-in ROPS)

  • Wisconsin farmers
  • Program Description: The program provides rebates to farmers for purchasing and installing Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) systems on older tractors. ROPS are 99% effective in preventing injury and death when used with a seatbelt, and 70% effective without a seatbelt when a tractor overturns.

    Funding Details:

  • Rebate covers 70% of purchase and installation costs

  • Maximum rebate: $865 per tractor

  • Program funded by donations through the Auction of Champions, an annual fundraiser for farm health and safety
  • Contact:

  • National Farm Medicine Center

  • Marshfield Clinic

  • 1-800-782-8581
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Registration:
    1. Farmers register their tractors during NFMC events (e.g., Marshfield Farm Show)
    2. Provide information about tractor make, model, and year
    3. Enroll in the rebate program

    Incentives:

  • Program also awards two complete ROPS systems during promotional events at farm shows

  • Winners selected from enrolled farmers
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agriculture

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