Dairy Grants & Contracts
At the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, we offer grants and contracts for dairy farmers, processors, service providers & Other Applicants.
Click the buttons below to learn more about specific grants, or jump to our Funding Calendar to learn when each grant opens.
We are currently waiting on our next round of funding from the USDA, which will support next year’s dairy grants. We anticipate offering the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant and Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant again in 2027.
Funding for Dairy Farmers:
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Grants for dairy farmers and TA providers to fund a wide-range of projects that prioritize long-term farm viability, climate and economic resilience.
Funding for Dairy Processors:
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
Grants to fund purchases of specialized equipment and other approaches to modernizing existing dairy processing facilities.
Funding for Other Applicants:
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Grants for dairy farmers and TA providers to fund a wide-range of projects that prioritize long-term farm viability, climate and economic resilience.
Funding Calendar:
We are currently waiting on our next round of funding from the USDA, which will support next year’s dairy grants. We anticipate offering the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant and Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant again in 2027.
| Application Open | Program Name | Grant Description | Eligible Applicants | Contact |
| June – August 2026: Pre-Application | Dairy Processor Modernization Grant | This program will fund purchases of specialized equipment and other approaches to modernizing existing dairy processing facilities. This will be a two-stage application process. | Dairy Processors, Dairy Brands | Kathryn Donovan Kathryn.donovan@vermont.gov 802-585-4571 |
| October – December 2026: Pre-Application | Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant | This grant will fund a wide range of projects that prioritize long term dairy farm viability and climate/economic resilience. This will be a two-stage application process. | Dairy Farmers, Producer Associations, Technical Assistance Providers | Ben Eldredge Ben.eldredge@vermont.gov 802-522-9478 |