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Dairy Business Builder Grants is sponsored by Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (a partnership between Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Center for Dairy Research). This grant program is targeted at small-to-medium sized dairy farmers or processors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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Apply Now for $1. 7 Million in Dairy Business Innovation Alliance Grants - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Apply Now for $1. 7 Million in Dairy Business Innovation Alliance Grants Date posted August 3, 2026 Posted By: Grace Atherton Midwestern dairy businesses can apply now for a total of $1.
7 million in Dairy Business Builder grants offered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR). The funding is available to small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Applicants interested in diversifying on-farm activity, creating value-added products, or enhancing dairy byproducts are eligible to apply for the Dairy Business Builder program. Businesses pursuing projects with a potential impact on the broader industry can apply for the Dairy Industry Impact grant program. Applicants may apply to both grant programs and are eligible to receive awards of up to $100,000 from each offering.
For large equipment expenditures, awards of up to $150,000 may be made. The DBIA is supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was created in the 2018 federal Farm Bill. Since then, the DBIA has awarded more than $26 million across nearly 320 grants to Midwestern dairy farms and businesses.
The program also offers technical assistance to dairy farmers and processors in participating states. More information, including past project summaries and program impact, is available online at dbia. wisc.
edu.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 for large equipment projects, or $100,000 for other projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Dairy Business Builder Grants is funded by Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (a partnership between Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Center for Dairy Research). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 11 states, including South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Check the official notice for the full list.
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