The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announces $2 million available to applicants for applied crop research grants. Research needs to focus on improving agricultural product quality, quantity and value. Projects must benefit Minnesota farmers and the state’s economy in the next three to five years. Maximum grant awards are $250,000 per project, which can last up to three years.
Any Minnesota organization, research entity, individual, or business with agricultural research capability is eligible and encouraged to apply to receive funding. This includes: farmers/farmer networks, institutions of higher education, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, and agricultural businesses with research capabilities.
Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Nov. 20 and can be submitted by mail, email, or in person to the MDA. The application and grant details are online: www.mda.state.mn.us/. You can also apply for the 2016 grants online.