Grants are generally sums of money awarded to finance a particular activity or facility. Generally, these grant awards do not need to be paid back.

The MDA offers many grant programs to assist individuals and organizations with agricultural development.

Agriculture Emergency Preparedness and Planning Seminars - Request for Proposal (PDF: 123 KB / 21 pages)

Specialty Crop Grants - Minnesota specialty crop growers can now apply for 2008 federal grant funds for the promotion and enhancement of specialty crops produced in the state. Grant applications are currently being evaluated.

2008 NextGen Biodiesel Blending Grants Informal Solicitation FAQs - provides potential applicants with the necessary information regarding the 2008 NextGen cold weather biodiesel blending infrastructure grants.

Livestock Investment Grant - grants to persons or entities who raise livestock in Minnesota, for the purposes of improving or expanding livestock production in Minnesota.

Ag Literacy Grant - offers cash awards to help educators more effectively integrate agriculture and the food system into their curriculum.

Dairy Business Planning Grant - encourages dairy business planning and modernization activities of Minnesota dairy farms.

Dairy Profitability & Enhancement Teams - for producers who are looking to make some changes in their operations.

Sustainable Agriculture Grant - awarded to innovative, promising and worthwhile demonstrations of sustainable agricultural methods or systems in Minnesota.