Minnesota fruit, vegetable, herb, flower and ornamental growers can request $500 to $10,000 (50% cash match) for weather-resilience equipment such as irrigation, water tanks, hail netting and worker heat-safety gear. Due Nov. 17, 2026.
This grant helps Minnesota specialty crop producers buy and install supplies or equipment that make them more resilient to extreme weather. Examples include irrigation equipment, water tanks, hail netting and worker safety equipment. Requests may be $500 to $10,000 for projects costing $1,000 to $20,000, with a 50% cash match, and about $500,000 is available. Applications are due 4 p.m. CT on Nov. 17, 2026.
Minnesota specialty crop producers (annual and perennial fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamental plants grown for sale)
Projects must cost between $1,000 and $20,000
Beginning in FY 2027 the program no longer funds livestock-related projects
Purchases must be made after the grant contract is fully signed and has reached its start date
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