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June 3, 2026
Deadline Extended: CanGrow Farmer Training and Loan Grant
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has extended the CanGrow application deadline to July 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CDT.
The extension provides additional time to attract more eligible applications and helps ensure available funding can be fully awarded to support farmers, organizations, and technical assistance providers entering Minnesota's cannabis industry.
Applicants who have already submitted an application may revise and resubmit their application before the new deadline. We encourage applicants to use this additional time to strengthen their proposals, provide additional detail, and ensure all required materials are included.
Technical assistance remains available for applicants seeking support with the application process. All applications received by the July 13 deadline will be reviewed competitively.
Grant overview
The CanGrow grant provides funding to organizations that support farmers entering or expanding within Minnesota’s legal cannabis industry through:
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Education and training
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Business planning and compliance support
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Mentorship and technical assistance
- Access to low-interest loans for startup and expansion
- Conferences and networking opportunities
Funding opportunities
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CanGrow farmer training grants: expected to range from $10,000–$100,000 per project for training, business support, and compliance guidance.
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CanGrow farmer loan grants: expected to range from $200,000–$500,000 per eligible organizations for low-interest loan programs, with individual farmer loans ranging from $2,500 to $50,000, or up to $150,000 with matching funds.
Grant timeline
Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. CDT on July 13, 2026, with projects expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.
Important dates
- April 9 – Request for Proposal (RFP) is released
- June 2 – RFP period is extended to July 13, 2026
- June 30 – Requests for accommodations due no later than 4:30 p.m. CDT
- July 7 – Questions due no later than 4:30 p.m. CDT
- July 13 – Applications due no later than 4:30 p.m. CDT
Who can apply?
For CanGrow farmer loan grants:
For CanGrow farmer training grants:
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Nonprofit organizations
- Federally recognized Tribes
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Educational institutions
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Local units of government
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Private businesses
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Community groups
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Partnerships between different types of organizations
Additional assistance
OCM hosted technical assistance sessions to guide prospective CanGrow grant applicants through the request for proposals process. Watch a recording of our technical assistance session.
How to apply
For more information, including the full request for proposals and application instructions, please visit the CanGrow webpage. Applications will be accepted through July 13 by 4:30 p.m. CDT. As this is a competitive grant program, applicants must submit all required supporting materials by the deadline.
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