Grants are generally sums of money awarded to finance a particular activity or facility. Generally, these grant awards do not need to be paid back. The MDA offers many grant programs to assist individuals and organizations with agricultural development.
Forest Protection Reserve – Incident Response Grants Program (To help prevent or slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer) Competitive, matching grants are available to local units of government and other entities seeking to respond to documented infestations of emerald ash borer on lands under their jurisdiction, ownership or management. Multi-organization collaboration is encouraged. Forest Protection Reserve – Planning & Preparedness Grants Program (To prevent or slow the spread and subsequent impacts of Emerald Ash Borer) - Competitive, matching grants are available to local units of government and other entities seeking to plan and prepare for the invasion of the emerald ash borer. Multi-organization collaboration is encouraged.
Specialty Crop Grants - Specialty crop growers in Minnesota can apply for grants to help them remain competitive in the marketplace.
Livestock Investment Grant - grants to persons or entities who raise livestock in Minnesota, for the purposes of improving or expanding livestock production in Minnesota.
Ag Literacy Grant - offers cash awards to help educators more effectively integrate agriculture and the food system into their curriculum. Dairy Business Planning Grant - encourages dairy business planning and modernization activities of Minnesota dairy farms. Dairy Profitability & Enhancement Teams - for producers who are looking to make some changes in their operations. Sustainable Agriculture Grant - awarded to innovative, promising and worthwhile demonstrations of sustainable agricultural methods or systems in Minnesota. |