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Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center

Dairy Packaging Innovation Grant RFA

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the Dairy Packaging Innovation Grant program, which will provide grants to projects that decrease environmental impacts of dairy product and supply chain packaging and increase marketability of dairy products. Grant funds are available to projects along the spectrum of research, development, and implementation and for projects at a variety of scales. Projects will be collaborative across sectors and include an educational or information sharing component.

Dairy processors, dairy producer associations and businesses/organizations in manufacturing, dairy supply chain, or institutions sectors that partner with dairy processors are invited to apply. Grants are available to applicants in all Northeast states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Missouri Learning Journey Event Management RFP

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) hosted at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), seeks a contractor to oversee travel logistics, communications, and funds management for a three-day event in the Southwest Missouri. A cohort of up to 30 Northeast farmers and additional technical service providers will travel to Missouri for a three-day dairy grazing learning journey. Contractor is not necessary for onsite event management but will be expected to be available to NE-DBIC to troubleshoot issues during the event, as needed.
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