Electric Farm Equipment Grant

About this funding opportunity

Electric Farm Equipment Grant

The Electric Farm Equipment Grant aims to help farmers purchase electrical agricultural equipment. An intended outcome from these projects is to reduce air pollution, especially from diesel emissions. Eligible applicants

To be eligible, you must meet the requirements of the Pre-award Risk Assessment (PDF)") and be one of the following: The principal operator of a farming or livestock operation in Minnesota. A business entity authorized to farm in Minnesota that is operating a livestock or farm business in Minnesota. An organization that trains or supports farmers in Minnesota. Eligible projects

Projects must: Buy electric farm equipment for use on farms or by farmer-supporting organizations located in Minnesota. Not start until the grant contract agreement is signed by all parties and has reached its start date. Note: You may not buy or contract any goods or services before the full execution of the grant contract agreement or its effective date, whichever is later. Be completed by June 30, 2028. Eligible expenses

Allowable expenses include: Electric farm equipment Equipment must be used for agricultural purposes, such as production, harvesting, and processing Costs for the purchase and installation of electric infrastructure needed for equipment charging Funding availability

We expect to award approximately $6.6 million using a competitive review process. Project funding depends on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) making funds available to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and the MPCA making them available to the MDA.

The maximum award is $150,000 and the minimum award is $1,500. We expect over 90 grants will be awarded, but the final number depends on the size of awards.

We expect that grant contract agreements will start in January of 2027 and end in June of 2028. Grant contract agreements may be extended on a case-by-case basis. How to apply

Applications are due by 4 p.m. Central Time (CT) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Carefully read the 2026 Electric Farm Equipment Grant Request for Proposals (PDF) for program eligibility requirements, priorities, and scoring criteria. We will accept only one application per entity type, e.g., farm, non-governmental organization, or political subdivision. Apply for the 2026 Electric Farm Equipment Grant")using our online application system. If you’re a new user, you need to create an account first. Once logged in, select “2026 Electric Farm Equipment Grant.” After you’ve submitted your application, you should receive a confirmation email. If you don’t, contact us.

Note: Late applications will not be accepted. Apply early so you have time to get help. For help using the online application system: Call 651-201-6500. Email (link sends email) MDA.AGRIGrants@state.mn.us with “Electric Farm Equipment Grant Online Application Help” in the subject line. Timeline and deadlines

Date Step

May 20, 2026 Application period begins. July 24, 2026, 4 p.m. CT Deadline to ask questions. August 11, 2026, 4 p.m. CT Applications due. August to September 2026 Phase one of the review process. September 2026 Phase two of the review process (pre-award risk assessments). October 2026 Applicants notified of decisions; grant contracting begins. January 1, 2027 Expected project start date. Winter 2027 Grantees publicly announced. June 30, 2028 Planned project end date. Program background

Funding for this program is made available from the United States Environmental Protection Agency through a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant awarded to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) under assistance agreement 66.046. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant is authorized under section 60114 of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 7437 Sec. 137). More information about all the grant programs in Minnesota related to this federal funding can be found on the MPCA's website"). Electric Farm Equipment Grant Q&A

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Topic areas: Agriculture and Food, Energy and Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Electric Farm Equipment Grant is administered by Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), listed via Minnesota Department of Agriculture.