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Find similar grantsSustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Funds innovative research or demonstration projects that explore the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, and profitability of sustainable agriculture techniques on Minnesota farms.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Business Dev, Loans, Grants AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant The application period for this program is closed. The AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant (SustAg) supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations. SustAg projects explore sustainable agriculture practices and systems that could make farming more profitable or resource-efficient.
We publish these findings in our annual Greenbook . Eligibility and funding priorities Eligible applicants include: Educational institutions or individuals at educational institutions Organizations such as nonprofits, agricultural cooperatives, tribal governments, and local units of government Note: Non-farmer applicants must meaningfully involve a Minnesota farmer in the project.
We fund projects that explore the profitability, energy efficiency, and environmental benefits of sustainable agriculture practices or systems.
Project examples can include, but are not limited to: Increased environmental sustainability and improved soil health Conservation tillage and weed management Novel cover crops and crop rotations Nutrient and pesticide management, including runoff protection Farm-based energy efficiency or production such as wind, methane, or biomass Integrated pest management systems for insects, weeds, and diseases Seed breeding or conservation Livestock production systems or management strategies Developing or improving marketing opportunities, including season extension and post-harvest storage and handling Novel enterprise diversification, including organic production, using traditional and non-traditional crops and livestock Other creative ideas that address farm input reduction or management, conservation, energy, or profitability We will prioritize projects that: Benefit a wide range of farmers.
We expect to award up to $350,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. You may request up to $50,000 per project. For requests between $25,000 and $50,000, you must provide a dollar-for-dollar match on the amount above $25,000.
The application period for this program closed on December 17, 2025. Details on this page and in the AGRI SustAg Demonstration Grant FY26 Request for Proposals (PDF) apply to the past round of funding. Contact us if you need this information in an alternative format.
Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant Statute (M. S. 17.
116) Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) North Central SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) Ag Marketing & Development Kelly. Anderson@state. mn.
us Ag Marketing & Development MDA. AGRIGrants@state. mn.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Farmers and organizations in Minnesota. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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