Project & Location Eligibility

No, you would not be eligible to receive funds to start a retail food business through the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program.

I am looking into a startup retail food business that would utilize foods produced from local farmers, bakers, etc. Can I apply for the Urban Agriculture grant?

No, you would not be eligible to receive funds to start a retail food business through the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program.

No

There is no issue with applying for multiple grant programs through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Is there any issue with applying for two grants from two separate MDA grant programs?

There is no issue with applying for multiple grant programs through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

No

Yes, this project would be eligible to apply for the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program as long as it was located in or served children located in eligible locations as defined by the RFP.

Would a nonprofit partnering with an organization to provide garden kits and educational support to teach local children how to grow their own produce be an eligible grant project?

Yes, this project would be eligible to apply for the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program as long as it was located in or served children located in eligible locations as defined by the RFP.

No

No, an event that draws an audience of 5,000+ people does not meet the eligibility requirements for the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program. In order to qualify for this program, applicants must be located in or serve communities that meet one of the following criteria:

  • Cities with a population over 5,000, or
  • Located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.
Could an event that draws an audience of 5,000+ people meet the eligibility requirement for the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program?

No, an event that draws an audience of 5,000+ people does not meet the eligibility requirements for the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program. In order to qualify for this program, applicants must be located in or serve communities that meet one of the following criteria:

  • Cities with a population over 5,000, or
  • Located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.
No

Yes, multiple cities could collaborate on a project for the AGRI Urban Agriculture grant program. Each of the cities will still be required to meet one of the following location requirements for this grant program:

  • Cities with a population over 5,000, or
  • Located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.