The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center offers grants and contracts for dairy farmers, processors, and service providers. Below is their yearly funding calendar!
New Dairy Processor Start-up Grant
Apply by September 5 here
Summary: Grants to support the start-up of new dairy processing capabilities for existing farmers or experienced dairy processors. Engagement with technical assistance ahead of an application is strongly encouraged.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers, New/Existing Dairy Processors
On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant
Application period: November 2023-January 2024
Summary: Grants to provide dairy farmers with funds to purchase equipment and related costs to improve milk storage, handling, and energy efficiencies.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
Application period: December 2023–March 2024
Summary: Grants to support food safety projects including food safety training, audits and certifications, specialized equipment purchase, and supplies.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers, Dairy Processors, and/or Producer Associations
Goat & Sheep Dairy Development Grant
Application period: January–June 2024
Summary: Grants to improve the regional conditions for goat and/or sheep dairy products or markets.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers, Dairy Processors, Producer Associations, Technical Assistance Providers
Dairy Product Trade Show Assistance Grant
Application period: February–June 2024
Summary: A rolling application for grants to support value-added dairy processors in participating in business-to-business trade shows.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Processors, Dairy Producer Associations
Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant
Application period: April–June 2024
Summary: Grants for dairy processors to access professional marketing and branding services.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Processors, Dairy Producer Associations
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
Application period: June–August 2024
Summary: Grants to fund purchases of specialized equipment and other approaches to modernizing existing dairy processing facilities.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Processors, TA Providers
Innovation in Dairy Processor and Packaging Grant
Application period: August – October 2024
Summary: Grants to provide long-term investments that increase dairy processors’ environmental and economic sustainability.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Processors, Manufacturers, Producer Associations, Supply Chain Businesses, Research Institutions, TA Providers
Dairy Co-packing Grant
Application period: Fall/Winter 2024
Summary: Grants to support the development of new co-packing capabilities and relationships for existing dairy processors.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Processors
Dairy Product Trade Show Assistance Grant
Application period: Fall/Winter 2024
Summary: A rolling application for grants to support value-added dairy processors in participating in business-to-business trade shows.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Processors, Dairy Producer Associations
On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant
Application period: Fall/Winter 2024
Summary: Grants to provide dairy farmers with funds that support the purchase and supplies to improve milk storage, handling and energy efficiencies.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Application period: Fall/Winter 2024
Summary: This grant will fund a wide range of projects that prioritize long term dairy farm viability and climate/economic resilience.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers, Producer Associations, Technical Assistance Providers
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
Application period: Fall/Winter 2024
Summary: Grants to support food safety projects including specialized equipment purchase, supplies, food safety training, and certifications.
Eligible applicants: Dairy Farmers and Dairy Processors
