Businesses, farmers, research entities, Tribal entities and local governments with agricultural research capability can apply for fertilizer-sale-funded research and education grants (about $1.4M pool). Due Nov. 25, 2026.
AFREC uses funds generated from Minnesota fertilizer sales to pay for research and education projects. Organizations, research entities, individuals, businesses (including agricultural businesses and farmers), Tribal entities and local governments with agricultural research capability may apply. The FY2027 RFP is open, with a deadline of 4:00 p.m. CT on Nov. 25, 2026. The RFP page cites approximately $1.4 million available; per-award amounts are not published.
Be an organization, research entity, individual, business, Tribal entity or unit of local government with agricultural research capabilities
Be authorized to do business in Minnesota
Examples listed include farmers/farmer networks and agricultural businesses
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