Grant Application
Those who meet our guidelines and criteria are encouraged to apply for a grant. Applications must be completed and submitted online.
Grant Applications will be accepted October 1 - November 30.
Please complete all the information requested on the application. It is especially important to provide a clearly-defined, expected outcome for the investment of grant resources. To preview the application requirements, see a sample application form. Applications that meet our guidelines will be selected for further review. Applicants who submitted applications not meeting the guidelines will be notified accordingly.
Funding Cycle Time Frame
The AgStar Fund for Rural America will accept grant applications from October 1 to November 30. The grant application will only be available online at that time. Proposals will be reviewed and grants awarded in March of the following year.
To find out more about the AgStar Fund for Rural America, contact Jody Bloemke, Fund Administrator. Email Jody.Bloemke@AgStar.com, call 507-345-5656, or write to P.O. Box 4249, Mankato, MN 56002.