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Find similar grantsSpecialty Processing Equipment Grant (Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative) is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by University of Tennessee for the Southeast region). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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The DBI grant application is closed. For any questions related to DBI, contactIPPGrants@usda. gov * FY2025 DBI Request for Applications (pdf).
*The RFA is a primary resource for information about the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBI) Program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance. The Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products.
DBI Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and subawards to dairy businesses, including niche dairy products, such as specialty cheese, or dairy products derived from the milk of a dairy animal, including cow, sheep, and goat milk. These initiatives, eligible entities that host this program, specifically focus on: * Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products.
* Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation. * Encouraging the use of regional milk production. A 50 percent of the initiative’s funds should be use for subawards.
Subawards are to be focused on modernization, specialization, and grazing of dairy farms, value chain and commodity innovations, and product development, packaging, and marketing of dairy products. Approximately $11. 04 million will be available to fund DBI projects.
Eligible applicants include the four initiatives competitively selected to fulfill the purpose of the program, which include the: * California State University, Fresno * University of Tennessee * Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets * University of Wisconsin **Cost Sharing or Matching** No federal cost sharing or matching requirement. For more information, go to theDBI Awarded Grantswebpage.
* Grant Opportunities Fact Sheet: Funding expanded market channels for animal production and livestock products (pdf) * DBI Specific Terms and Conditions * FY 2025 DBI Description of Funded Projects (pdf)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Dairy processors located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Specialty Processing Equipment Grant (Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative) is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by University of Tennessee for the Southeast region). 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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