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Minnesota Grown Labeling and Signage Cost-Share

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Grown ProgramNo deadline listedUp to $1,000

Summary

Minnesota Grown-licensed farms and food businesses under 500 employees can be reimbursed for label, packaging and sign design/printing, up to $1,000 per fiscal year, first-come first-served.

About this grant

This program pays back Minnesota Grown licensees for third-party design and printing of product labels, packaging or weatherproof signage. It covers 75% of the first $400 and 25% of spending from $400 to $3,200, up to $1,000 per entity per fiscal year. Applications are processed first-come, first-served until FY2027 funds run out. Expenses must be paid by June 30, 2027, and applications submitted by July 15, 2027.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

The holder of a current Minnesota Grown Labeling License

A small or medium business (under 500 employees)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Marketing

Money can be used for

  • Marketing
  • Signage

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