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AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program is a grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that funds urban agriculture projects across Minnesota. The program supports individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in urban food production, helping expand local food access and agricultural activity in urban settings. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota involved in urban agriculture.
Awards range from $5,000 to $75,000 per project.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Business Dev, Loans, Grants AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant The AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Programs encourage urban agriculture youth education and urban agriculture community and economic development within the city limits of urban or peri-urban areas.
Grants help organizations and communities obtain the materials and services necessary to successfully promote urban agriculture youth education and community or economic development through urban agriculture. The Community and Economic Development Grant is for projects that directly support community development or increase economic vitality through urban agriculture. Projects must benefit multiple growers or community members.
The Youth Education Grant will support projects that focus on starting or growing agricultural-based education programs from early childhood through post-secondary and young adult-aged students. Previously, there was one grant to support either youth education or community engagement projects in urban agriculture. This year, there are two separate grants.
The following groups are eligible to apply: Schools or school districts Post-secondary institutions Local government entities Native American tribal communities or governments Eligible grant projects must directly support the goals of promoting urban agriculture youth education or urban agriculture community development.
Projects 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. You'll find a list of eligible cities and Tribal areas in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
Eligible grant expenses include but aren't limited to the purchase and installation of equipment; capital expenditures (costs incurred to make physical improvements to or construct a facility); personnel (staff/contractor) time; transportation costs; and translation costs. A total of $1. 93 million is available in FY 2026.
Applicants may request between $5,000 and $75,000 per project. A 25% cash match is required. The MDA will reimburse up to 75% of project costs.
Applications are due by 4 p. m. Central Time on Thursday, February 26, 2026 .
Carefully read the 2026 AGRI Urban Ag Community & Economic Development Grant RFP (PDF) and FY26 Urban Ag Youth Education Grant RFP (PDF) for eligibility, requirements, and priorities. Apply for an AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant . If you are a new user, you will need to create an account.
Once you are logged in, select either "FY26 AGRI Urban Agriculture Community and Economic Development Grant" or "FY26 AGRI Urban Agriculture Youth Education Grant." Contact us if you need this information in an alternative format. Apply for an AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant FY26 Urban Ag Community & Economic Development Grant RFP (PDF) 383.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota involved in urban agriculture. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $75,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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