Key Takeaways
- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for AGRI Urban Agriculture Grants.
- Two grant tracks are available: Youth Education and Community and Economic Development.
- Up to $1.93 million in total funding may be awarded through a competitive process.
- Individual awards range from $5,000 to $75,000 with a required 25% cash match.
- Applications are due by February 26, 2026.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Launches 2026 AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Cycle
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced that applications are now open for its Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Urban Agriculture Grants. The program supports initiatives that advance urban agriculture through education, workforce development, and community-based economic activity.
For the 2026 grant cycle, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering two funding opportunities under the AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant program: the Youth Education Grant and the Community and Economic Development Grant. Both are intended to support projects that expand access to agricultural learning and strengthen local food systems in urban communities.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Grant Categories and Eligible Activities
The AGRI Urban Agriculture Youth Education Grant supports projects that establish or expand agriculture-based education programs serving youth. Eligible activities may include curriculum development, transportation for youth field trips to Minnesota farms, and the purchase of educational equipment.
