Grant
AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant (FY27)
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
What you can get
up to $50,000 per project • Up to $350,000 total expected in FY2027
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, nonprofit, co op, tribe, local government, research institution, Minnesota farmers, educational institutions or individuals at educational institutions, nonprofits, agricultural cooperatives, tribal governments and local units of government (non farmer applicants must meaningfully involve a Minnesota farmer)
- Coverage
- MN
- Deadline & timing
- Due October 29, 2026. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Central Time (CT) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Round announced August 24, 2026. MDA expects to award up to $350,000 in FY2027.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, nonprofit, co-op, tribe, local government, research institution, Minnesota farmers, educational institutions or individuals at educational institutions, nonprofits, agricultural cooperatives, tribal governments and local units of government (non-farmer applicants must meaningfully involve a Minnesota farmer). Match requirement: No match on the first $25,000; dollar-for-dollar match on any amount requested above $25,000.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.