Grant
North Dakota Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) Grants
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
What you can get
Quarterly grant proposals for basic/applied research, marketing and utilization, farm diversification, technical assistance, nature-based agri-tourism, and prototype development. • Qualifying grants are for North Dakota companies that add value to North Dakota agriculture.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, small business, research institution
- Coverage
- ND
- Deadline & timing
- Due January 1, 2027. Next application cutoff January 1, 2027 for February 17-18, 2027 review in Bismarck. Later quarterly cutoffs April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027. Contact the program coordinator before applying.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, small business, research institution. Match requirement: A shared commitment for funding from the applicant and/or other public or private sources is part of project scoring..
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 3, 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.