The DBIA has established a grant program that will solicit, review and approve proposals from dairy farms and businesses within the region, who will then receive a financial grant to help bring said ideas to fruition.

Examples of applications qualifying for grants could include:

• Modernization, specialization or expansion of farmstead or plant infrastructure to support product development or improvement.
  
• Increase sales of current product quality/range through product development, packaging and marketing.
  
• Value chain and commodity innovation to develop specialty dairy products from their operations.
  
• Ensure quality compliance to give businesses greater access to the food industry, e.g. to supply local stores and processors.

Timeline:

Applications due: August 14
Applications scored and selected: August 28
Selected applicants notified: September 4
Required applicant progress report: March 5, 2021
Project Conclusion: 12 months following award receipt

GRANT APPLICATION