Миннесота открыла прием заявок на грант для устойчивого сельского хозяйства

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant. The grant supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations of practices that could help make farming more profitable or resource-efficient. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $350,000 through the grant program. Applicants may request up to $50,000 per project. No match is required for the first $25,000, but a dollar-for-dollar match is required for any amount requested above $25,000. ADVERTISEMENT Since 2019, the MDA has invested more than $1.8 million in 67 research and demonstration projects through the grant. Eligible applicants include Minnesota farmers, sovereign Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and local units of government. Projects must take place on Minnesota farms and be conducted over two to three years. Priority is given to farmer-led projects. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Visit https://bit.ly/45PjcIa for application details and complete eligibility requirements.