We have compiled a list of grant opportunities for dairy producers in Pennsylvania and across the Northeast. We will work to keep this document as updated as possible. Click here to view the list.
If your organization has a grant opportunity that might be a good fit for us to add, please email Melissa Anderson.
Center for Dairy Excellence Grants
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Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grants (Center for Dairy Excellence)
Are you looking to work one-on-one with consultants to help make decisions that will shape the future of your farm? Consultants can work with farms in one of seven key areas, including employee management, business and financial planning, direct marketing and more. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to $5,000 will be paid directly to the consultant once the work has been completed.
> DDC information: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/ddc
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Transition / Transformation Team Grants (Center for Dairy Excellence)
Are you considering a major business transformation or are you looking to start the farm transition process? Using a team approach through a Transition or Transformation Team Grant can provide greater insight into your business’ decision-making process. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to $4,000 will be paid directly to the farm once an invoice(s) has been received.
> Transition/Transformation Team Grant information: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/grants
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Dairy Productivity Grants (Center for Dairy Excellence)
First-time investment projects in technologies related to Milking Systems (pipeline, automatic milking systems, robotic milking technology, and direct load milking), Feeding Systems (TMR mixer, feed tracking and inventory technology), and Activity Monitoring Systems (Bolus, Collars or Tags). This is a competitive, reimbursable grant with a 25 percent match required to receive up to $10,000 for the project you described on your application. The total payment you receive will be based on the total cost of the project and will be adjusted to 75 percent of that total cost up to $10,000.
Applications will be open on October 1, 2026, and close on November 1, 2026.
> Dairy Productivity Grant information: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/productivity-grants/
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Dairy Excellence Grants (Center for Dairy Excellence)
Qualifying projects would include anything related to improving dairy farm efficiency, cow comfort, milking facilities, housing facilities, or feeding system. The project should be focused on improving milk production per cow and/or enhancing overall farm profitability and/or efficiency. Grant funding will be a 50 percent match, up to a maximum limit matching level of $5,000.
Applications will be open on October 1, 2026, and close on November 1, 2026
> Dairy Excellence Grant information: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/dairy-excellence-grants/