Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC)

ND Century Code Chapter 4.1-01.1

The Commission typically holds its funding review meetings one month following the submission deadline. The first 15 qualifying applicants are invited to present their proposals in person to the Commission on a quarterly basis. An agenda is forwarded to each qualifying applicant shortly after the submission of the proposal. Fifteen minutes are allowed for each presentation, with a five-minute question and answer period following.

A complete application must contain all required information and any supplemental attachments. Original signatures of the applicant, project advisor (if applicable), and fiscal agent must be included.

The completed application may be submitted on or before the deadline to mbodine@nd.gov or mailed to:

North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Products Utilization Commission
600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020

Funding Criteria

Qualifying APUC grants are for North Dakota companies that add value to North Dakota agriculture.

Applications are weighed on a 100-point scale:

• 30 points for demonstration of a high level of probability of jobs and wealth creation.

• 30 points for scientific and technical merit of any research, as well as the qualifications of the project's principals. An application with substantial market and commercial potential will be favored over one with little perceived economic impact. Further, research applications should be innovative as well as commercially plausible.

• 15 points for demonstration of a high level of probability of rapid commercialization.

• 10 points for demonstration of a shared commitment for funding from other sources (e.g. from the application and/or other public and private sources).

• 5 points for geographical considerations.

• 10 additional points may be awarded based upon an individual Commission member's judgment for the potential success of a proposal.

Please thoroughly review the grant guidelines before completing the application.

A complete application must contain all required information and any supplemental attachments. Original signatures of the applicant, project advisor (if applicable), and fiscal agent must be included.

The completed application must be submitted on or before the deadline. Final grant applications must be mailed to:

North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Products Utilization Commission
600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602
Bismarck  ND 58505-0020

However, for initial review, applications may be submitted electronically by email to Madison Bodine at mbodine@nd.gov.

Fiscal Agent Certification Training

The purpose of the training is to encompass the key components of what is required of a fiscal agent for the duration of a grant project. The session also provides an opportunity to answer any other questions regarding APUC and the application process.

Successful completion of the training certifies a thorough understanding of the grant program and relationship of all parties involved to include APUC staff and Commission, grantee, fiscal agent and project advisor.

Topics Discussed:

• Application process
• Matching funds
• Best practices for reimbursing funds to grantee
• Tracking grant expenditures in project budget
• Allowable/Unallowable costs
• Acceptable forms of financial documentation
• Helpful resources
• On-site project monitoring
• Regulatory updates

Register to Attend

Although attendance is not required, it is however, highly encouraged that current fiscal agents and any individuals interested in becoming a fiscal agent make every effort to participate.

Certified Fiscal Agents

Please thoroughly review the grant guidelines before completing the application.

A complete application must contain all required information and any supplemental attachments. Original signatures of the applicant, project advisor (if applicable), and fiscal agent must be included.

The completed application must be submitted on or before the deadline. Final grant applications must be mailed to:

North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Products Utilization Commission
600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602
Bismarck  ND 58505-0020

However, for initial review, applications may be submitted electronically by email to Madison Bodine at mbodine@nd.gov.

59481 APUC Grant Application

59482 Basic and Applied Research Additional Attachment

59486 Prototype and Technology Additional Attachment

59487 Technical Assistance Additional Attachment

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The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission consists of nine board members. The Agriculture Commissioner appoints five members and the Governor appoints one member.

The board also includes three statutory members: the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, the Director of the Department of Economic Development & Finance, and the President of North Dakota State University, or their designees.

	Dan Kalil Williston Chair  Agriculture Commissioner Farmer		Matthew Glessner Grand Forks Agriculture Commissioner Business
	Rachel Retterath Washburn Vice Chair Agriculture Commissioner Farming		Keith Peltier Amenia Agriculture Commissioner Business
	Bill Ongstad Harvey Agriculture Commissioner Farmer		Wade Boeshans Washburn Governor Business
	Doug Goehring Bismarck Statutory Agriculture Commissioner            Farming		Kevin Sonsalla Bismarck Statutory Commerce Commissioner
	David Cook Fargo Statutory NDSU President