Approximately $500,000 is available for this program. We expect to award 50 to 75 grants.You may request between $500 and $10,000 per farming operation for projects costing between $1,000 and $20,000; a 50% cash match is required.
An individual or farm may only receive one grant in fiscal year (FY) 2026.
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/preparing-extreme-weather-prepare-grant
If you’re seeking funding to improve biosecurity and reduce the risk of avian influenza on your farm, please visit the AGRI Protect Grant webpage.
Eligibility
Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers may apply. Only one application per operation will be accepted. For the purposes of this grant,Livestock includes animals raised for the production of fiber, meat, and animal by-products for sale or as breeding stock, including but not limited to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, goats, mules, farmed cervids (deer, elk), ratites (flightless birds including emu), bison, sheep, horses, aquaculture, and llamas. Other species of livestock may be eligible.
Specialty crops include annual and perennial fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamental plants grown for sale. See USDA’s list of Specialty Crops for examples.
If you’re seeking funding to improve biosecurity and reduce the risk of avian influenza on your farm, please visit the AGRI Protect Grant webpage.
Eligibility
Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers may apply. Only one application per operation will be accepted. For the purposes of this grant,Livestock includes animals raised for the production of fiber, meat, and animal by-products for sale or as breeding stock, including but not limited to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, goats, mules, farmed cervids (deer, elk), ratites (flightless birds including emu), bison, sheep, horses, aquaculture, and llamas. Other species of livestock may be eligible.
Specialty crops include annual and perennial fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamental plants grown for sale. See USDA’s list of Specialty Crops for examples.
Project examples:
For livestock operationsWater tanks and pads
Pipelines
Water wagons/trailers
Wells (new improvements, fixes, replacement pumps)
Irrigation equipment
Livestock pond digging or dredging
Portable pasture fencing supplies (e.g. polywire, electric netting, t-posts and/or step-in posts, reels, solar chargers, etc.)
Fans
Misters
Livestock shade systems
Windbreaks
Lane improvements
For specialty crop operationsWater tanks
Pipeline
Water wagons/trailers
Wells (new improvements, fixes, replacement pumps)
Irrigation equipment (including drip irrigation)
Hoses
Soil moisture sensors
Nozzles
Rain barrels
Mulch
Cover crops
Worker safety equipment (sun shades, water stations, etc.)
Hail netting
Payments are issued on a reimbursement basis. All eligible purchases must be made after the grant contract agreement has been fully signed and reached its start date. Grant contracts are expected to start in May 2026.
Applying
Applications are due by 4 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, January 15, 2026.Carefully read the full 2026 AGRI Prepare Grant Request for Proposals (PDF) for eligibility, requirements, and priorities.
Apply online.If you are a new user, you will need to create an account.
Once you are logged in, select “Preparing for Extreme Weather Grant (FY26).”
If you can't apply online, contact us for other options.
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