Minnesota Meat Processing Train and Retain Grant

Applications are due by April 28, 2025.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Meat Processing Train and Retain Grant will award one-time funding to partner organizations that will work with small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors in hiring and training new employees through the development of incentive projects like tuition reimbursements, sign-on and retention bonuses, and childcare stipends. Eligible partner organizations include foundations engaged in economic development, community development financial institutions, federally recognized economic development districts, and community development corporations. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $350,000, in grants from $10,000 to $250,000. This grant program prioritizes organizations working in partnership with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; or whose efforts would target or serve meat or poultry processing operations that are in distressed communities,