AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
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WHAT IS THE AGRI LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM?
Upgrading livestock facilities, improving pasture infrastructure, and purchasing specialized equipment can be a significant expense for cattle producers. The Minnesota AGRI Livestock Investment Grant helps Minnesota farmers and ranchers cover part of those costs through reimbursement funding of up to $25,000.
Administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant supports projects that improve, update, or modernize livestock operations. Eligible investments can include livestock buildings, fencing, watering systems, feeding equipment, and livestock handling infrastructure.
For cattle producers, this funding could help offset the cost of improving cattle facilities, upgrading livestock equipment, or making pasture improvements that support a more productive operation.
KEY FACTS
Grant Amount: $400 to $25,000.
Funding Available: Approximately $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027.
Funding Type: Reimbursement grant.
Reimbursement Rate: 50% of the first $20,000 in eligible expenses, then 25% of additional eligible expenses, up to the maximum grant award of $25,000.
Location: Minnesota.
Administered By: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Application Deadline: November 17, 2026, at 4 p.m. Central Time.
WHO QUALIFIES
The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant is available to eligible Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers who want to improve or modernize their operations.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
Be a Minnesota resident, a business entity authorized to farm in Minnesota, or a unit of Tribal government.
Be the principal operator of a livestock operation in Minnesota.
Hold the appropriate feedlot registration when applicable.
Sell at least $1,000 in livestock products annually, or normally expect to sell at least that amount in a typical year.
Meet the program's pre-award risk assessment requirements.
Eligible livestock operations may include beef and dairy cattle, swine, poultry, goats, sheep, horses, bison, and other qualifying livestock species.
Review the official program guidelines to confirm that your operation and proposed project meet all eligibility requirements.
WHAT IT DOES NOT COVER
The program does not fund:
Livestock purchases.
Tractors and skid steer loaders.
General-purpose buildings.
Pasture or crop land purchases.
Animal feed and crop seed.
Planters and combines.
Debt refinancing.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Applications for the fiscal year 2027 AGRI Livestock Investment Grant are open through November 17, 2026, at 4 p.m. Central Time.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture expects to award approximately 60 to 80 grants through a competitive review process. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
Applicants should review the current program requirements and prepare their project details before submitting an application.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Eligible applicants may receive a grant ranging from $400 to $25,000. The amount awarded depends on eligible project expenses and the program's reimbursement formula.
Minnesota residents, eligible business entities authorized to farm in Minnesota, and units of Tribal government may apply if they operate a qualifying livestock operation and meet the program requirements.
Applications are due November 17, 2026, at 4 p.m. Central Time. Late applications will not be accepted.
No. Project materials and services must be purchased and paid for after the grant agreement has been signed by all parties and its start date has been reached. Earlier expenses are not eligible for reimbursement.
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