A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is now open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. Businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin may apply for the funding, which is administered by the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA).
Prospective applicants are encouraged to join an informational webinar hosted by DBIA staff at 11 a.m. (CT) on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Register online at cdr.wisc.edu/dbia. Applications will be due by 5 p.m. (CT) on April 13. Successful applicants will be notified by May 19.
The reimbursement grants of up to $100,000 each aim to support recipients in diversifying on-farm activity, creating value-added products, enhancing dairy byproducts, and creating or enhancing dairy export programs.
