The application and supporting documents can be submitted through one of the following options:
- Online. Supporting documentation can be uploaded via the webform along with the application.
- Email. The application and supporting documentation can be emailed as attachments to: ProduceSafety.MDA@state.mn.us
- Mail. The application and supporting documentation can be mailed to:
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Attention: Produce Safety Program - Mini-Grant, 625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55155
Supporting documents can be submitted as:
- Scan(s) of the document(s)
- Digital photograph(s) of the document(s)
Note: Do not submit original documents as they will not be returned. If you do not have access or ability to scan or photograph the documents, please contact your local Extension office or library; they may be able to assist.
No, your grant application and all supporting documents should be submitted via the same method and at one time.
No, renting or buying a porta potty is not an eligible expense. All expenses must fit under the following categories in order to be eligible:
- Water testing for generic E. coli
- Market containers
- Supplies to build or purchase a portable handwashing station
- Supplies to build or purchase a portable produce washing station
- Sanitizer used for wash water and food contact surfaces
- Waxed boxes
- Harvest totes
- Carts and pull wagons
No, renting or buying a porta potty is not an eligible expense. All expenses must fit under the following categories in order to be eligible:
- Water testing for generic E. coli
- Market containers
- Supplies to build or purchase a portable handwashing station
- Supplies to build or purchase a portable produce washing station
- Sanitizer used for wash water and food contact surfaces
- Waxed boxes
- Harvest totes
- Carts and pull wagons
No, expenses associated with the cost of receiving a USDA GAP audit are not eligible expenses for the mini-grant. There are alternative funding sources that may assist with that type of expense, however. The MDA offers a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) Certification Cost-Share Program. The USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program may also be an option.
No, expenses associated with the cost of receiving a USDA GAP audit are not eligible expenses for the mini-grant. There are alternative funding sources that may assist with that type of expense, however. The MDA offers a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) Certification Cost-Share Program. The USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program may also be an option.
Eligibility
Yes, previous awardees may apply again this year.
Yes, previous awardees may apply again this year.
Yes, previous awardees may apply again this year.
