Dairy Processor Innovation Grant for Dairy Processors

The Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant is a program from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) that funds existing dairy processing facilities in the Northeast region for capital investments to expand processing capacity and diversify the milk supply chain. Grants support acquisition of specialized equipment needed for volume expansion and existing product line expansion, with additional support possible for training, marketing, or supply chain logistics directly tied to increased production capacity. Only existing dairy processing facilities in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible. Multiple funding tiers are available based on processor size, with Tier 3 for larger applicants. Applications are now closed for the current round; past awardees are listed on the NE-DBIC website. Processors should monitor nedairyinnovation.com for future funding announcements.

The On-Farm Milk Storage and Handling Grant is a program from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), administered in partnership with state agriculture agencies including the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, that funds dairy farmers for the purchase of milk storage and handling equipment. The grant provides dairy farmers access to funds supporting on-farm equipment upgrades to improve milk quality, reduce waste, and strengthen farm viability. Eligible applicants are dairy farmers in the Northeast region. The program is funded through USDA resources and administered by NE-DBIC to support the regional dairy sector. For the most current application guidelines, funding amounts, deadlines, and eligibility requirements, applicants should visit the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center's dedicated program page at nedairyinnovation.com, where up-to-date program information is maintained.

Community Rewards Giving Program is a grant from the Nusenda Foundation that strengthens communities across New Mexico by supporting nonprofits and public schools working to improve people's lives. The program is the Foundation's primary giving vehicle and awards grants of $2,500 to $15,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools serving New Mexico communities. Applications for the most recent cycle closed March 31, 2026. The Nusenda Foundation's giving philosophy emphasizes community-driven impact aligned with the credit union's values of shared purpose and collective well-being.