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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now seeking applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Crop Research Grant Program.

Crop Research Grant funding is intended to generate applied research that will improve agricultural product quality, quantity or value within Minnesota’s crop industry. Projects must have near-term benefits of three to seven years for Minnesota’s farmers and the state’s economy. Applications must include an outreach plan describing how results will be made available to the public.

Special consideration will be given to research on crops with limited access to other research funds, as well as projects with an outreach plan describing how activities or outcomes will meaningfully involve or inform farmers or rural communities with limited economic opportunities.

Any Minnesota organization, research entity, individual or business with agricultural research capabilities is eligible to apply and receive funding.

The MDA will award roughly $1.2 million through this round of grants, with a maximum grant amount of $250,000 per proposal. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Oct. 29.

To access full program details and the online application, visit https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/agri-crop-research-grant.

Funding for the Crop Research Grant was established through the AGRI Program, which provides grants to farmers, agribusinesses, schools and more throughout Minnesota to advance the state’s agricultural and renewable energy sectors.