Minnesota Preparing for Extreme Weather Grants

Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Preparing for Extreme Weather Grants. Livestock and specialty crop producers may be eligible for grants of up to $10,000 to help purchase and install supplies or equipment that make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, hail, severe storms, and other extreme weather events. A total of $500,000 is available, and individual awards will range from $500 to $10,000 and require a 50% cash match. The program prioritizes applicants who have farmed for 10 years or less.