The AGRI Value-Added Grant program is designed to increase sales of Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added products.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 08/07/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:
This grant program serves to increase sales of Minnesota agriculture products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added products. The program will prioritize projects that:

Increase food safety
Increase hemp fiber processing capacity.

Funding Information

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Approximately $2 million is available between the Value-Added and MPEM programs
The maximum equipment award is $150,000, and the minimum award is $1,000.

Eligible Projects and Expenses
Projects must aim to increase sales of Minnesota agricultural products by increasing production capacity, diversifying markets, or increasing market access for value-added products. Project must be conducted in Minnesota.

Project examples include but are not limited to:

Purchase and installation of equipment used in the production of value-added agricultural products
Aquaponics systems
Grading, packing, labeling, packaging, or sorting equipment
Equipment that helps to maintain the identity and traceability of products
Processing equipment or physical improvements to a value-added processing facility to reduce food safety risks
Cooler walls and refrigeration units
Contractor costs and materials for installation of approved equipment, including plumbing, drainage, venting, and electrical work
Refrigerated trucks to access new markets (not routine replacement)
Equipment that improves process efficiency at biofuel plants
Renewable energy production equipment, particularly biothermal where the biomass is sustainably sourced from agricultural products (including biomass sourced from agroforestry).

Eligibility Criteria 

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Eligible applicants include:

Individuals
Farmers
Businesses
Agricultural cooperatives
Nonprofit organizations
Educational institutions
Local governments
Tribal governments.

For more information, visit MDA.

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