AGRI Value-Added Grant Program 2025

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 Thousands of NGOs are already unlocking life-changing funding — are you one of them?Verified Grants, Live Training Webinars, Downloadable Templates, and Exclusive Training VideosJOIN TODAY 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  Thousands of NGOs are already unlocking life-changing funding — are you one of them?Verified Grants, Live Training Webinars, Downloadable Templates, and Exclusive Training VideosJOIN TODAY Eligible applicants include: Individuals Farmers Businesses Agricultural cooperatives Nonprofit organizations Educational institutions Local governments Tribal governments. For more information, visit MDA. Thousands of NGOs are already unlocking life-changing funding — are you one of them?Verified Grants, Live Training Webinars, Downloadable Templates, and Exclusive Training VideosJOIN TODAY