MDA Now Accepting Applications for Meat Education and Training Grant Program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program.
The grant helps Minnesota schools establish or enhance meat cutting and butchery training programs.
Applicants must be public or private schools or school districts in Minnesota that are seeking to establish or enhance meat cutting and butchery training for secondary students (Grades 6 through 12).
The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $225,000 using a competitive review process. Applicants may request a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $75,000 per project; up to 10% of each grant may be used for faculty training. Schools are not required to contribute matching funds.
The AGRI MEAT Grant application must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, through the MDA’s online application system. Decisions are expected in early May.
Visit the AGRI Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program webpage for more information.
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