Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) creates new wealth and employment opportunities through the development of new and expanded uses of North Dakota's agricultural products through a grant program.
A maximum of 15 qualifying applicants present funding proposals on a quarterly basis for the following grant categories:
- Basic and Applied Research
- Marketing and Utilization
- Farm Diversification
- Technical Assistance
- Nature Based Agri-Tourism
- Prototype Development and Technology
Grant Application Deadlines & Quarterly Funding Review Meetings
-Due on or before dates listed below:
| 2021 Application Deadlines | 2021 Quarterly Meeting Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | February 17-18 | Bismarck, ND |
| April 1 | May 19-20 | Minot, ND |
| July 1 | July 28-29 | Medora, ND |
| October 1 | November 17-18 | Fargo, ND |
| 2022 Application Deadlines | 2022 Quarterly Meeting Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | February 16-17 | Jamestown, ND |
| April 1 | May 18-19 | Watford City, ND |
| July 1 | July 20-21 | Bottineau, ND |
| October 1 | November 16-17 | Wahpeton, ND |
| Prototype/Technology and Technical Assistance Grant Application Deadlines |
|---|
| December 1 |
| March 1 |
| June 1 |
| September 1 |
Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) Contacts
John Schneider
Business, Marketing & Information Division Director
600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505
701-328-4899
jfschneider@nd.gov
Bradley Dean
Agriculture Development Specialist
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505
701-955-0181
bdean@nd.gov