Funding Requests

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation reviews funding requests twice a year with distribution of funds completed in May and October. Proposals must be received by April 1 to be considered for May distribution, and by Sept. 1 in order to be considered for October distribution.

All applicants must submit a detailed letter with supporting materials by the deadlines above to:
Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation
P.O. Box 64370
St. Paul, MN 55164
 or email ruth.meirick@fbmn.org
   

Funding requests must meet the mission and purpose of the MFB Foundation.

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation is a proud sponsor of the following programs:

  • American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
  • County Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Grants
  • County Farm Bureau Hunger Solution Grants
  • Gopher Dairy Club
  • Farmamerica
  • Minnesota 4-H Foundation
  • Minnesota 4-H Dairy Showcase
  • Minnesota Ag in the Classroom
  • Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership Program
  • Minnesota Association of Agriculture Educators
  • Minnesota Beef Expo
  • Minnesota Farm Bureau LEAP Conference
  • Minnesota FFA Foundation
  • Minnesota Holstein Association
  • Minnesota Junior Spring Classic – Block & Bridle
  • Minnesota Royal
  • Minnesota State Fair
  • MLBA Purple Ribbon Auction
  • The Banquet – Sioux Falls
  • The Stockyard Ag Exhibit
  • Western Minnesota Junior Suffolk Show
  • Women’s Agriculture Leadership Conference
  • Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference