The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites applications for Dairy Processor Grants until October 7, 2024. With $500,000 in funding available, the grants support innovation, profitability, and sustainability in Wisconsin’s dairy processing sector. Governor Tony Evers and DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski highlight the program’s role in strengthening the state’s dairy industry.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that applications for the Dairy Processor Grants are open until October 7, 2024. This initiative aims to support Wisconsin’s dairy processing sector, a critical part of the agricultural industry in the USA. Governor Tony Evers and DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski highlight the significance of these grants in driving innovation, enhancing profitability, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of dairy processing facilities throughout Wisconsin.
Grant Details
The Dairy Processor Grants provide a total of $500,000 in funding for the 2024 fiscal year, as part of the biennial budget signed by Governor Tony Evers. These grants are available to licensed dairy processing plants in Wisconsin engaged in pasteurizing, processing, or manufacturing milk and dairy products. The funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including improving food safety, expanding or modernizing plants, staff training, and professional consulting services.
Each grant can award up to $50,000 for projects lasting up to two years. Recipients are required to match 20% of the grant amount. The selection process for grant awards will be competitive, aiming to support projects that advance technology, sustainability, and overall growth within the dairy industry.
Governor’s and DATCP’s Support
Governor Tony Evers highlighted the integral role of dairy processors in Wisconsin’s agricultural landscape. He expressed his commitment to advocating for and investing in the success of dairy producers and processors in America’s Dairyland. DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski also emphasized the grants’ role in helping Wisconsin’s dairy processors stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry advancements.
As applications for the Dairy Processor Grants are now open, Wisconsin’s dairy processors are encouraged to apply and seize the opportunity to enhance their operations and contribute to the continued success of the state’s dairy industry.
