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Find similar grantsSoutheast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) - Dairy Business Planning Grant is sponsored by Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (with support from USDA AMS). This program offers grants to dairy businesses in eligible states, including South Carolina, to revitalize and spur innovation in the dairy industry.
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The Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative | Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative The Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (SDBII) program is based at The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Animal Science Department.
Key program collaborators such as the Center for Profitable Agriculture (CPA), NC State University, the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC), and others, offer guidance and support to the program. SDBII’s mission is to spur growth for dairy producers and processors in the Southeast by helping them modernize and diversify through the production of value-added dairy products.
SDBII provides dairy businesses in the Southeast with a variety of free and low-cost instructional resources. These include an annual value-added dairy conference, a variety of workshops on key industry topics, and decision-making tools that help dairy professionals make informed decisions as they plan for growth.
The program is funded by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition to the technical assistance and educational resources provided through SDBII, 50% of the program’s funding is awarded in grants made directly to dairy businesses to assist them in developing new and more profitable products and processes.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing or prospective dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) - Dairy Business Planning Grant is funded by Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (with support from USDA AMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 12 states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Check the official notice for the full list.
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