Minnesota Department of Agriculture Produce Safety Mini-Grant 2026
Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State of MinnesotaState · Saint Paul, MN- Due
- Mar 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
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Summary
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture invites produce growers to apply for the 2026 Produce Safety Mini-Grant to help reimburse on-farm food safety system improvements.
The program provides up to $800 per farm with approximately $30,400 total available through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding. Eligible expenses include water testing for generic E. coli, portable handwashing stations, harvesting totes, sanitizer, carts, pull wagons, market containers, and approved building plans occurring between November 1, 2023 and June 30, 2026. Applications were due by March 21, 2026, and awardees will be selected through a four-round randomized lottery system.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Questionnaire or GAPs training certificate
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Minnesota, MN
- Reported agency
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State of Minnesota?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 21, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State of Minnesota in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Questionnaire or GAPs training certificate. Review the full document from Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State of Minnesota for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Minnesota, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.