Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2025
ID: 360013Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS)

Award Range

$690K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360013

Additional Information

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/dbi
Timeline
    Description

    The Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is inviting applications for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) for fiscal year 2025. This grant program aims to support four existing initiatives that focus on diversifying dairy product markets, promoting business development for income diversification, and enhancing the use of regional milk production. With a total funding pool of $11 million available, eligible applicants include the California State University Fresno Foundation, the University of Tennessee, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the University of Wisconsin, with no cost-sharing required. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by September 9, 2025, and further details can be obtained by contacting IPPGrants@usda.gov or visiting the program's website at https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/dbi.

    Point(s) of Contact
    IPPGrants@usda.gov
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    DBI.pdf
    The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program, administered by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, is seeking applications for fiscal year 2025 to support the four existing initiatives focused on enhancing dairy sectors. These initiatives aim to diversify dairy markets, foster business development for income diversification, and enhance regional milk production use. A total of $11 million is available for funding, with no cost-sharing required from applicants. Eligible applicants include established initiatives from prior funding cycles. Key components of the application process include submission through Grants.gov by September 9, 2025, and adherence to specific application requirements such as project narratives, budgets, and letters of commitment from partners. Each initiative is encouraged to allocate at least 50% of funds to subawards for direct technical assistance, innovation, and modernization for dairy businesses. Performance measures will be tracked to report on national impact. Compliance with administrative conditions and reporting requirements will be mandatory for all recipients. The program emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and support for local dairy enterprises as outlined in its funding guidelines and expectations.
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