The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate Program helps farmers and schools retrofit or install certified tractor rollover protection systems. For Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), approximately $75,000 is allocated to support this program (shared with the Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant). The rebate covers at least 70% of the costs associated with purchasing, shipping, and installing an eligible rollover protection kit (roll bar plus seat belt), with a maximum out‑of‑pocket cost for the applicant capped at $500 per tractor.
Eligible tractors must be built before 1987. Installations must use certified ROPS kits, or, if no certified new kits are commercially available, a certified used roll bar after contacting the National ROPS Rebate Program (NRRP). The rebate is administered via the NRRP, with Minnesota providing funds through legislative appropriation and private contributions. Applications are handled through the NRRP’s enrollment process, which includes pre‑approval steps, purchase, proof of installation, and submission of documentation; rebate payments are processed after verification, typically within 45 days.
Applicants must be Minnesota farmers or schools. The program is limited by available funding; rebates are awarded on a first‑come, first‑served basis until funds are exhausted. Only one tractor per farm per year is generally eligible for retrofitting under this program. Strict adherence to the rebate process is required (pre‑approval before purchase, submission of documentation, certified equipment, etc.).
Get pre-approval before purchasing. Do not install before approval. Ensure kit is certified and matches your tractor. Submit documentation promptly.
