A new round of Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance is 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 and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 23.
Application materials for the Dairy Business Builder grants are available online at cdr.wisc.edu/dbia.
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.