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North Dakota Offers $7.5 Million in Grants to Advance Autonomous Agriculture

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support transformative projects that advance autonomous agriculture in the state.

The program is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation agricultural technologies, infrastructure and workforce solutions. Funding may be awarded as a single grant or divided among multiple recipients.

“North Dakota is uniquely positioned to lead the future of autonomous agriculture,” said Commerce Economic Development & Finance Deputy Director and Head of Investments and Innovation Shayden Akason. “This program is about catalyzing bold, collaborative ideas that integrate technology, research and rural economic development.”

Source : nd.gov

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