The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Dairy Processor Grants now through noon on Sept.17.
Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. Due to the program’s success, Gov. Tony Evers and the state legislature reached a bipartisan agreement to include additional funding in the 2025-27 biennial budget.
Eligible applicants must operate a licensed dairy processing plant in Wisconsin that is engaged in pasteurizing, processing or manufacturing milk or dairy products. Funding from these grants can be used to address a wide range of dairy business needs such as food safety, staff training, plant expansion or modernization and professional consulting services.
DATCP will choose awardees through a competitive selection process to receive grants of up to $50,000 per project. Recipients need to provide a match of 20% of the grant amount.
The grant application and more information are available here. Grant recipients will be announced in December.
