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Upcoming NE-DBIC Funding Opportunities
Application Open |
Program Name |
Grant Description |
Who Should Apply |
Contact |
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| April - August 2023 | Tiered grants for specialized equipment needed to increase processing capacity of regionally produced milk. | Dairy Processors | Ben Eldredge ben.eldredge@vermont.gov (802) 522-9478 |
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| June - August 2023 | Grants to support modernized packaging initiatives that prioritize sustainability, scalability, and marketability. | Dairy Processors, Manufacturers, Producer Associations, Supply Chain Businesses, Educational Institutions | Kathryn Donovan kathryn.donovan@vermont.gov, (802) 585-4571 |
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| September - November 2023 | Grants for either (1) Massachusetts dairy farmers or (2) licensed Northeast dairy processors to launch a farm-branded value-added product line via co-packing. | Dairy Farmers, Dairy Processors | Ali Boochever ali.boochever@vermont.gov (802) 261-5740 |
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| October - December 2023 | This grant will fund a wide range of projects that prioritize long term dairy farm viability and climate/economic resilience. | Dairy Farmers, Producer Associations, Technical Assistance Providers | Ben Eldredge ben.eldredge@vermont.gov (802) 522-9478 |
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| October - December 2023 | Service providers will be able to submit proposals to develop cohorts of dairy farmers to address relevant areas of technical assistance. | Technical Assistance Providers | Laura Ginsburg laura.ginsburg@vermont.gov, (802) 522-2252 |
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| November 2023 - January 2024 | Grants to provide dairy farmers with funds that support the purchase and supplies to improve milk storage, handling and energy efficiencies. | Dairy Farmers | Ali Boochever ali.boochever@vermont.gov (802) 261-5740 |
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| December 2023 - February 2024 | Goat & Sheep Dairy Supply Chain Development Grant | Grants to improve the regional conditions for goat and/or sheep dairy products. | Dairy Farmers, Dairy Processors, Manufacturers, Producer Associations, Technical Assistance Providers, Supply Chain Businesses (distributors, retailers, etc.), Educational Institutions | Kathryn Donovan kathryn.donovan@vermont.gov, (802) 585-4571 |
| December 2023 - February 2024 | Grants to support food safety projects including specialized equipment purchase, supplies, food safety training, and certifications. | Dairy Farmers and Dairy Processors | Ben Eldredge ben.eldredge@vermont.gov (802) 522-9478 |