Minnesota farmers can be reimbursed up to 75% of grain bin and silo safety equipment costs, up to $400 per bin and $2,400 per farm per year, first-come first-served.
This grant helps Minnesota farmers buy and install eligible grain bin and silo safety equipment. It covers up to 75% of eligible expenses, up to $400 per bin or silo and $2,400 per farm per fiscal year, paid back after the work is completed and paid for. Applications are reviewed in the order received until funds run out, with priority for those received by May 1.
Minnesota farmers buying and installing eligible grain storage safety equipment
Each farm may apply only once per fiscal year
Funds are reimbursed after work is completed and paid for
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