The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is making Grain Storage Facility Safety Grants available to help Minnesota farmers purchase and install eligible safety equipment for on-farm grain bins or silos.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 05/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
- A total of $75,000 is available for this program and the Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate program in both fiscal year 2024 and 2025.
- Applicants may request up to 75% of eligible expenses up to $400 per bin or silo with a limit of $2,400 per farm per fiscal year.
Eligible Expenses
- They recommend that you use a reputable source for equipment and have systems installed by a qualified person such as a structural engineer or bin manufacturer.
- If they accept your proposal, they will reimburse eligible costs included in your project budget. You will have to submit documentation including invoices and proofs of payment.
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be the principal operator of a farm in Minnesota.
- Be a resident of the state of Minnesota or be a business entity authorized to farm in Minnesota.
- Be in good standing with the State of Minnesota:
- No back taxes owed.
- No defaults on Minnesota state-backed financing for the last seven years.
- Acceptable performance on past MDA grants.
For more information, visit MDA.
