AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
The AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant funds Minnesota-based on-farm research and demonstration projects to advance innovative sustainable agriculture practices.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: October 29, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project (no match required for first $25,000; 1:1 match required above $25,000); approx. $350,000 total awarded annually; project duration 2–3 years.
Summary: Supports innovative on-farm research and demonstration projects that advance sustainable agriculture practices in Minnesota.
Key Information: Only one application per entity type; reimbursement-based funding; priority for projects led by farmers.
Description
This grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture funds on-farm research and demonstration projects that advance sustainable agriculture in Minnesota. The goal is to support projects that improve farm profitability, resource efficiency, energy savings, and environmental outcomes through innovative practices. Funded projects are expected to share their findings with the broader agricultural community, helping to promote the adoption of sustainable methods statewide.
