Minnesota Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant

Applications are due by March 26, 2026.
Minnesota’s Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant supports farmers by helping them access essential equipment and invest in on-farm infrastructure needed to support the future of their farm businesses. Applicants may request $1,000 to $10,000, with a 25% match required for requests over $2,000. Eligible projects include the purchase of agriculture specific equipment used to grow crops, raise livestock, and store farm products. Projects may also include on-farm infrastructure investments such as water access, irrigation systems, fencing, electricity, walk-in coolers, livestock handling systems, grain storage, and production-related structures like barns, livestock buildings, and greenhouses.