80 Minnesota Grants for Farming and Agriculture

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota qualifying farmers to offset the costs of purchasing farmland. Funding is intended to assist farmers in buying their first farm. Grant funds may be used for purchases of real estate used for agricultural purposes such as commer...

Grants of up to $45,000 to Minnesota local governments, tribes, water and soil conservation districts, joint power boards, producers, and producer groups for equipment purchases that improve soil health. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and retrofitt...

Grants to Minnesota organizations to promote and advance agriculture across the state. Funding is intended for activities and programs that support agriculture through research and promotion, education, and leadership outreach. The mission of the funder is to spre...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agricultural trade associations for technical assistance in the agricultural industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies in eligible states to address wetland conservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit...

Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and industrial corporations for research projects related to nutrition and food. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving an American research partner. Eligible topics include food and nutr...

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states for projects that enhance water resources and farms in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of conservation projects that are designed to improve, protect, and restore rivers and streams in th...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota counties for projects to manage and control vegetation and invasive plants. Funding is intended to offset expenses associated with employing eligible inspectors for local vegetation management efforts and to address unique plan...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the ...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for environmental and community projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and events in the areas of sustainable farmi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for water and desert food system research. Funding is intended for research projects on the ecological and biological systems related to algae, seafood, and fish. Proposals must be made jo...

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, and environment. Contributions will be...

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and state cooperative institutions for agricultural trade research. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for activities that lead to preventing and removing trader barriers for USA agricu...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities to support the production, marketing, and exportation of dairy products. Funding is i...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects a...

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and tribes for projects addressing invasive species. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects using scientific ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants are advised that required applications may take several weeks to com...

Opportunity for Minnesota grocery and liquor stores to participate in a competition that supports local farmers. The contest is intended to recognize retailers that promote foods produced in the state, including fresh produce, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, p...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota teachers and youth organizations for food and farming education programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of supplies, field trips, and interactive learning programs. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable and creative prog...

Grants to USA qualifying IHEs for programs to improve national expertise in sciences related to food and agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support graduate students stud...

Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...

Award of up to $2,000 to a Minnesota K-12 teacher or team of teachers to recognize exceptional creativity and contributions to agriculture-focused learning. The award is intended to honor an educator who has successfully incorporated agriculture into his or her te...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota schools and school districts to purchase foods produced within the state. Funding is intended to assist schools and districts with limited experience in procuring local foods. Eligible procurement ite...

Grants to Minnesota school districts, K-12 schools, and childcare providers to promote the use of state-produced foods. Funding is intended to assist schools with procuring locally sourced foods. Projects that integrate classrooms, cafeterias, and the community ar...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota childcare providers to purchase locally sourced food for meals and snacks. Funding is intended to assist family home daycares that want to buy and serve state-grown or raised foods. This program reimburses participants for purch...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations for community improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities on c...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and International institutions of higher education for collaborative training and exchange programs. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnersh...

Cooperative agreements to USA nongovernmental organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities, and state experiment stations for the development of clean plant centers. Funding is intended to support pathogen elimination and diagnostic services that ...

Fellowships to USA post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a laboratory. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The project or company must s...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and tribes for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that inc...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, including schools, fire departments, and agricultural societies, for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Priority areas of focus include disaster relief, environment, economic developme...

Grants to USA faculty at academic institutions for agricultural chemistry research. Funding is intended for a broad range of research topics which will advance the local agriculture industry with a focus on biochemical and chemical projects. The principal investig...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for a wide variety of public garden projects. Funding is intended for food garden projects that serve community members in need. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, youth gardens, community ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the...

Grants to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic agricultural products. Qualifying producers may request funds to cover certification costs from state agencies. Producers may request assistance in the following cat...

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...