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Dairy Processor Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin's dairy processing facilities. Funding can be used for food safety, staff training, plant expansion or modernization, and professional consulting services.
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The 2027 Dairy Processor Grants application period opened on July 28, 2026. Navigate to the Request for Proposals and Application . Completed grant applications are due by noon on September 1, 2026.
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection administers a Dairy Processor Grant program whose goal is to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. Eligible applicants must operate a licensed dairy processing plant in Wisconsin engaged in pasteurizing, processing or manufacturing milk or dairy products.
Recipients are chosen through a competitive process. A total grant up to $50,000 is available per dairy processor per year. The dairy processor is required to provide a match of at least 20% of the grant amount.
Grant applications are customized by each processor and can be used to hire consultants to address a wide range of business needs including food safety, staff training, or modernization.
July 28, 2026: DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through September 1 December 4, 2025: Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2026 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients August 5, 2025: DATCP Accepting Dairy Processor Grants Through September 17 June 12, 2025: Gov. Evers, DATCP Celebrate June Dairy Month, Announce Dairy Processor Grant Recipients December 10, 2024: DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Awarded and Next Application Period Open August 14, 2024: DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through October 7 May 15, 2023: DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients October 24, 2022: DATCP Dairy Processor Grant Application Open through January 30 April 27, 2022: Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2022 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients November 16, 2021: DATCP Dairy Processor Grant Application Open through January 7 May 18, 2021: DATCP Announces 2021 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients 2027 Request for Proposals Economic Development and Innovation Center Homepage Economic Development and Innovation Center Contacts Dairy Development Homepage ________________________ DBIA Dairy Business Builder Grant Program DATCPdadgrants@wisconsin.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Licensed dairy processing plants in Wisconsin engaged in pasteurizing, processing, or manufacturing milk or dairy products. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (20% match required). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Dairy Processor Grants are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Dairy Processor Grants is funded by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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