The North Dakota Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program to support the planning, development, and deployment of next-generation agricultural technologies, infrastructure, and workforce solutions.
Donor Name: North Dakota Department of Commerce
State: North Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/02/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is requesting proposals for grant funding of up to $7,500,000.00, which may be awarded as a single grant or divided among multiple grants, to support transformational initiatives that advance autonomous agriculture in North Dakota.
Program Goals
- Develop or expand a physical or virtual Autonomous Agriculture Proving Ground.
- Accelerate commercialization of autonomous agricultural technologies and practices.
- Support a robust autonomous agriculture workforce and upskilling strategy.
- Promote collaboration across academia, industry, startups, and rural communities.
- Enhance North Dakota’s global competitiveness in agricultural innovation.
Eligible Uses of Funds
- Facility/land acquisition, construction, or retrofit
- Field testing infrastructure and demonstration plots/zones
- Workforce development and training programs
- Project management and staff salaries
- Research, development, and deployment of automation technologies
- Equipment for autonomous and precision agricultural applications
- Industry engagement and technology transfer initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofits
- Public-private partnerships
- Industry consortia
- Applicants must demonstrate:
- Permanent presence in North Dakota
- Capacity to manage large-scale projects with public reporting and accountability.
For more information, visit NDDC.
