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Applications For Dairy Start-Up Grant Closing Soon

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Applications for the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center's *New Dairy Processor Start-up Grant [ [link removed] ]close on Thursday, September 5, at 2:00 pm*.

This grant is open to dairy farmers wanting to diversify by adding processing to their operations, or to new non-farm dairy value-added business.

Funds can be used to buy specialized dairy processing equipment and supplies, improve food safety, develop marketing and branding, expand market access, and develop new products. Technical assistance or training is required, and we highly recommend working with a TA provider for business planning or market research before you apply. 

*Grants will range from $15,000 to $75,000, with a 25% match commitment*. Approximately $500,000 in total funds are available this round. 

Grants are available to applicants in 11 Northeast states, including Maine. 

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