ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2023 Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant program.
The program provides funding to help processors add value to Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification and market access for value-added products.
Applicants must:
- Be an individual (including farmers), business, agricultural cooperative, nonprofit, educational institution, or local unit of government (including tribal governments) engaged in the processing of Minnesota ag products.
- Reside in Minnesota or be authorized to conduct business in Minnesota.
The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $1 million in this round of funding using a competitive review process. The maximum equipment award is $150,000, and the minimum award is $1,000. Grantees are responsible for at least 75% of the total project cost as a cash match.
The Value-Added Grant application is due by 4 p.m. March 15, at
mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/agri-value-added-grant-program
. Decisions are expected in early May.
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