Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2025

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.