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April 9, 2026
Good afternoon,
Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced via press release that four organizations have been awarded funding from the state’s CanGrow grant program that helps farmers enter or expand into the cannabis industry. Learn about the selected organizations at the link above. The awards were granted through a competitive process with review by a committee representing content and community specialists. Below is more information about the awards announced today.
The office also announced it is accepting applications for the next round of funding to provide people with the education, knowledge and training to enter and succeed in Minnesota’s cannabis cultivation industry. Please review the information below and on our website to learn more about this grant opportunity, and please help us in sharing this information with your networks.
Applications for the next round are due June 1, 2026. Interested parties should review the guidance for applications closely. More details about the two opportunities:
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The CanGrow farmer training grant is designed for qualified organizations or individuals that want to provide support for Minnesota farmers entering or expanding into the state’s cannabis market; priority is given to applications that demonstrate a history of successful education, training or navigation services. Proposed activities may include training programs, curriculum development, one-on-one guidance, networking opportunities, and support for farmers to attend conferences and other industry learning opportunities.
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The CanGrow farmer loan grant supports qualified nonprofit organizations—typically community development financial institutions (CDFIs) with experience in agricultural lending—in administering low-interest loan programs. These programs expand access to capital for farmers seeking to enter or grow their participation in the legal cannabis industry.
As a reminder, CanGrow grants are part of a larger collection of grants that support and provide funding for technical assistance, financial capital, and workforce training for the Minnesota legal cannabis industry. The other grant programs are CanRenew, also managed by OCM, and three programs that are managed by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED’s Support for Cannabis Businesses website): CanStartUp, CanNavigate, and CanTrain. OCM announced recipients of the first round of the CanRenew Community Reinvestment grant program last year.
Regards,
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management
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