APUC Grant (Agricultural Products Utilization Commission) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Aims to fuel innovation and economic growth in North Dakota's agricultural industry by supporting the development of new and existing businesses that add value to North Dakota agriculture.

Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) | North Dakota Department of Agriculture Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) The Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) creates new wealth through the development of new and expanded uses of North Dakota's agricultural products through a grant program.

The first 15 qualifying applicants are invited to present funding proposals on a quarterly basis for the following grant categories: Basic and Applied Research Marketing and Utilization Nature Based Agri-Tourism Prototype Development and Technology Grant Application Deadlines & Quarterly Funding Review Meetings -Due on or before dates listed below: 2026 Application Deadlines 2026 Quarterly Meeting Dates Location January 1 February 25-26 Bismarck April 1 May 27-28 Bottineau July 1 July 20-21 Medora October 1 November 18-19 Grand Forks ND Century Code Chapter 4.

1-01. 1 The Commission typically holds its funding review meetings one month following the submission deadline. The first 15 qualifying applicants are invited to present their proposals in person to the Commission on a quarterly basis.

An agenda is forwarded to each qualifying applicant shortly after the submission of the proposal. Fifteen minutes are allowed for each presentation, with a five-minute question and answer period following. A complete application must contain all required information and any supplemental attachments.

Original signatures of the applicant, project advisor (if applicable), and fiscal agent must be included. The completed application may be submitted on or before the deadline to mboeder@nd. gov or mailed to: North Dakota Department of Agriculture Agricultural Products Utilization Commission 600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602 Qualifying APUC grants are for North Dakota companies that add value to North Dakota agriculture.

Applications are weighed on a 100-point scale: 30 points for demonstration of a high level of probability of jobs and wealth creation. 30 points for scientific and technical merit of any research, as well as the qualifications of the project's principals. An application with substantial market and commercial potential will be favored over one with little perceived economic impact.

Further, research applications should be innovative as well as commercially plausible. 15 points for demonstration of a high level of probability of rapid commercialization. 10 points for demonstration of a shared commitment for funding from other sources (e.g. from the application and/or other public and private sources).

5 points for geographical considerations. 10 additional points may be awarded based upon an individual Commission member's judgment for the potential success of a proposal. Please thoroughly review the grant guidelines before completing the application.

A complete application must contain all required information and any supplemental attachments. Original signatures of the applicant, project advisor (if applicable), and fiscal agent must be included. The completed application must be submitted on or before the deadline to mboeder@nd.

gov or mailed to: North Dakota Department of Agriculture Agricultural Products Utilization Commission 600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602 Please send applications for initial review by email to Matthew Boeder at mboeder@nd. gov . Fiscal Agent Certification Training The purpose of the training is to encompass the key components of what is required of a fiscal agent for the duration of a grant project.

The session also provides an opportunity to answer any other questions regarding APUC and the application process. Successful completion of the training certifies a thorough understanding of the grant program and relationship of all parties involved to include APUC staff and Commission, grantee, fiscal agent and project advisor.

Best practices for reimbursing funds to grantee Tracking grant expenditures in project budget Allowable/Unallowable costs Acceptable forms of financial documentation On-site project monitoring Although attendance is not required, it is however, highly encouraged that current fiscal agents and any individuals interested in becoming a fiscal agent make every effort to participate.

Please thoroughly review the grant guidelines before completing the application. A complete application must contain all required information and any supplemental attachments. Original signatures of the applicant, project advisor (if applicable), and fiscal agent must be included.

The completed application must be submitted on or before the deadline to mboeder@nd. gov or mailed to: North Dakota Department of Agriculture Agricultural Products Utilization Commission 600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602 Please send applications for initial review by email to Matthew Boeder at mboeder@nd. gov .

59481 APUC Grant Application 59482 Basic and Applied Research Additional Attachment 59486 Prototype and Technology Additional Attachment 59487 Technical Assistance Additional Attachment APUC Grant Guidelines - 2026 Technical Assistance Guidelines - 2023 Farm Diversification Grant Guidelines - 2023 Marketing and Utilization Grant Guidelines - 2023 Nature Based Agri-Tourism Grant Guidelines - 2023 Prototype And Technology Grant Guidelines - 2023 APUC Brochure 2024 Annual Report The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission consists of nine board members.

The Agriculture Commissioner appoints five members and the Governor appoints one member . The board also includes three statutory members: the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, the Director of the Department of Economic Development & Finance, and the President of North Dakota State University, or their designees. Commerce Commissioner David Cook Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) Contacts Ag Business Development Specialist