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AGRI Value-Added Grant Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Supports value-added businesses, including hemp processors, by funding equipment investments to enhance production capacity and market access for Minnesota agricultural products.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Business Dev, Loans, Grants AGRI Value-Added Grant Program The AGRI Value-Added Grant offers designated grants for value-added businesses (including bioenergy producers and hemp processors) to invest in equipment. The program is intended to increase sales of Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added products.
For the purposes of this grant, “value-added” is defined as the addition of value to an agricultural product through processing. Eligibility and funding priorities Eligible applicants include: Agricultural cooperatives We will prioritize projects that: Increase hemp fiber production capacity We expect to award up to $2. 25 million through the AGRI Value-Added and AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk (MPEM) Grants.
This grant requires a cash match. For the match: You are responsible for 50% of the first $50,000 to receive up to a $25,000 reimbursement. For costs after the first $50,000, you are responsible for 75% of the total remaining cost to receive 25% reimbursement, up to a maximum grant award of $150,000.
You are working on a project that is expected to cost $400,000. We will reimburse $25,000 of the first $50,000 of expenses. After that, you would be eligible for $87,500 in grant reimbursement from the State and would have to contribute the remaining $262,500.
In total, you would be eligible for $112,500 from the State and you would pay for the other $287,500. Table 1. Example $400,000 project showing the reimbursement amount and your contribution Project Cost Applications are due by 4 p.
m. Central Time (CT) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 . Carefully read the Value-Added Grant FY26 RFP (PDF) for program eligibility requirements, priorities, and scoring criteria.
Apply for the Value-Added FY26 Grant using our online application system. If you are a new user, you will need to create an account. Once you are logged in, select “AGRI Value-Added Grant FY26.
” Contact us if you need this information in an alternative format. Relationship to the AGRI MPEM Grant The AGRI Value-Added and the AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk (MPEM) Grants are administered as a single program with two application tracks. Value-added businesses should use the information on this page as it’s tailored to these businesses.
AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant Apply for the Value-Added FY26 Grant Value-Added Grant FY26 RFP (PDF) 307. 75 KB How to Fill Out Your Online Application (PDF) 395. 81 KB Minnesota Grown Wholesale Directory Ag Marketing & Development MDA.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals, farmers, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and tribal governments in Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 7, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
AGRI Value-Added Grant Program is funded by Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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