West Coast Dairy Processors Can Apply for $1.5M in Grants
Source: The DairyNews
Dairy processors along the Pacific Coast are now eligible to apply for the fifth round of grants from the Pacific Coast Coalition - Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII). The initiative has earmarked $1.5 million in grants for processors in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.
First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by visiting the grant application page: Grant Applications.
The application window is open until September 30, 2024. The PCC-DBII plans to distribute 6-10 awards, with each award amounting to up to $250,000. Applicants must propose eligible projects that aim to modernize, specialize, expand, investigate, or market the use of regionally produced milk into higher-value products. Eligible projects include initiatives that enhance the value chain, foster commodity innovation, or update facility processes. These projects should elevate or add to dairy product development, packaging, and marketing.
Winners should be prepared to begin utilizing their grants by December 2, 2024. Detailed information on eligible expenditures can be found in the USDA AMS - Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program-Specific Terms and Conditions.
To assist applicants, the PCC-DBII will host two “Office Hours” Zoom sessions, scheduled from 4 PM to 5 PM on August 29th and September 19th. These sessions will provide an opportunity to ask questions about eligibility and the application process. Join the Zoom meetings using the following link and passcode:
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 879 0542 0761
Passcode: 950938
The PCC-DBII, hosted by California State University, Fresno, and funded through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the dairy industry. The initiative aims to innovate and diversify the dairy product market, develop higher-value uses for dairy products, promote business development, and encourage the use of regionally produced milk.
Grant applications will be accepted from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. For more information, visit PCC-DBII.
The application window is open until September 30, 2024. The PCC-DBII plans to distribute 6-10 awards, with each award amounting to up to $250,000. Applicants must propose eligible projects that aim to modernize, specialize, expand, investigate, or market the use of regionally produced milk into higher-value products. Eligible projects include initiatives that enhance the value chain, foster commodity innovation, or update facility processes. These projects should elevate or add to dairy product development, packaging, and marketing.
Winners should be prepared to begin utilizing their grants by December 2, 2024. Detailed information on eligible expenditures can be found in the USDA AMS - Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program-Specific Terms and Conditions.
To assist applicants, the PCC-DBII will host two “Office Hours” Zoom sessions, scheduled from 4 PM to 5 PM on August 29th and September 19th. These sessions will provide an opportunity to ask questions about eligibility and the application process. Join the Zoom meetings using the following link and passcode:
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 879 0542 0761
Passcode: 950938
The PCC-DBII, hosted by California State University, Fresno, and funded through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the dairy industry. The initiative aims to innovate and diversify the dairy product market, develop higher-value uses for dairy products, promote business development, and encourage the use of regionally produced milk.
Grant applications will be accepted from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. For more information, visit PCC-DBII.
