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Dairy Industry Impact Grant is sponsored by Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (a partnership between Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Center for Dairy Research). This grant program welcomes applications in topic areas that have the potential to positively impact the dairy industry as a whole. Applicants may apply to both the Dairy Business Builder grant and the Dairy Industry Impact grant if they have two separate projects.
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Dairy Business Innovation Alliance Grants Open August 4 - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Dairy Business Innovation Alliance Grants Open August 4 Date posted June 25, 2025 Posted By: Grace Atherton Midwestern dairy businesses can prepare now to apply for a total of approximately $3 million across two direct-to-business grant programs offered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), opening August 4.
The funding will be 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. The Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grant programs are administered by the DBIA, a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).
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. Applicants pursuing projects that could have a potential effect on the broader industry can apply for the Dairy Industry Impact grant program. Specific focus areas for the Dairy Industry Impact grants will be announced when the grant period opens.
Applicants may apply to both grant programs and are eligible to receive awards of up to $100,000 from each offering. Application materials for both grant programs will be available online at dbia. wisc.
edu beginning August 4. Applications are due by 5:00 p. m.
(CT) on September 30. Prospective applicants are encouraged to register now for an informational webinar hosted by DBIA staff at 1:00 p. m.
(CT) on Tuesday, August 5. The webinar will be recorded and accessible throughout the application period. 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 over $20 million across more than 250 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.
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25 Date posted June 24, 2025 WCMA Applauds Joint Finance Committee Action to Boost Wisconsin Dairy Businesses Date posted June 27, 2025 Date posted August 25, 2026 Posted Date posted August 25, 2026 Posted Maintenance Supervisor - Lancaster, WI Date posted August 20, 2026 Posted "Good Data, Better Decisions": Prepare Your Business for Sustainability Audits with WCMA Workshop Date posted August 20, 2026 Posted by Morgan Eder WCMA Expands Communications Team with New Hire Date posted August 18, 2026 Posted by Grace Atherton Membership & Account Access Create a user account by clicking on 'Create an Account' below.
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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 $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Dairy Industry Impact Grant 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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