Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

Deadline: Rolling

Grant amount: Up to US $500

Funding uses: Project / Program

Location of project: Minnesota

Location of residency: Minnesota

Overview:

NOTE: Complete the online enrollment form or call toll-free to 877-ROPS-R4U (877-767-7748). When ready to purchase, contact NRRP staff for pre-approval (good for 10 days).

About

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has served our state for more than 125 years. The work we do touches every Minnesota citizen every day.

Our mission is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.

Our three general areas of responsibility include:

• Protecting our food supply;
• Protecting our natural resources; and,
• Cultivating our agricultural economy.

Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate

The Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate Program makes tractor safety equipment affordable and simple to order.

For Fiscal Year 2023, we have approximately $130k for this and the Grain Storage Facility Safety Cost-Share programs. We will update the amount available throughout the year.

Funding

The program covers at least 70% of the cost of purchasing, shipping, and installing a rollover protection kit (roll bar and safety belt). Your costs are limited to no more than $500 per tractor.

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

• Minnesota farmers and schools may apply.
• Retrofits are for tractors built before 1987.
• ROPS kits must be certified to the appropriate national or international standards.
  • Used, certified rollbars are only allowed if none are commercially available – contact the National ROPS Rebate Program before buying used equipment.