The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) offers this grant to assist its current regional initiatives in supporting dairy businesses. This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. It specifically focuses on diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and create higher-value uses. Furthermore, it promotes business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation, while also encouraging the increased use of regional milk production. This funding strengthens the dairy sector by fostering innovation and economic resilience.
Opportunity ID: 334482
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at: • The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:
Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Apr 27, 2022 | |
| Jun 29, 2021 | ||
| Re-opening this posting for current initiatives to apply for additional funding | Jun 29, 2021 | |
| Jun 29, 2021 | ||
| Jun 29, 2021 | ||
| Re-opening RFA for current 4 initiatives only | Jun 29, 2021 | |
| Due date is August 30, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 | |
| Jun 29, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at: • The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:
Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at: • The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:
Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at the California State University-Fresno Foundation, the University of Tennessee, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected previously to fulfill the purpose of the program. This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: |
This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on 1) Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products, 2) Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and 3) Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Questions: Email IPPGrants@usda.gov
Grants.gov Questions: Call 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at: • The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:
Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at: • The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:
Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,133,333 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at:• The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: |
This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products;Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; andEncouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,133,333 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at:• The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: |
This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products;Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; andEncouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-21-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.176 — Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,133,333 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are current initiatives at: • The University of Tennessee, • The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and • The University of Wisconsin. These initiatives were competitively selected in FY 2019 to fulfill the purpose of the program (see section 1.2). This funding opportunity will continue work already started under their previous awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | This opportunity assists current DBI initiatives managing regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. These initiatives specifically focus on:
Diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encouraging the use of regional milk production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Non-competitive Application |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Folder 334482 Full Announcement-2022 ARP Funding Documents -> DBI Project Narrative COMPLIANT.pdf
Folder 334482 Full Announcement-2022 ARP Funding Documents -> DBI_2021_RFA_Current COMPLIANT.pdf
Folder 334482 Full Announcement-2022 ARP Funding Documents -> FY2022 DBI ARP Funds Solicitation Letter.pdf
Folder 334482 Full Announcement-2022 ARP Funding Documents -> Instructions for SF 424A and Project Abstract Summary.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.176 | PKG00272385 | Mar 02, 2022 | May 02, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334482 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
334482 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
334482 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334482 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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