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Minnesota Soil Health Financial Assistance Program

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Provided by:

  • Application Deadline

    August 31, 2026
  • Funding Available

    $5 million

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting application for Soil Health Financial Assistance Program Grants, which offer producers and partners up to 50% cost share toward purchase or retrofit of equipment that supports soil‑building practices. Grants range from $500 to $45,000, and eligible equipment includes, but is not limited to, no‑till drills, air seeders, and strip‑tillage units. Farmers, producer groups, Tribes, and local governments are among those eligible to apply.