Dairy Co-Packing Grant Application Open

The application for the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center's Dairy Co-Packing Grant is now open.

Funding will support training and technical assistance for co-packing production. Funds may also be used for specialized dairy equipment, marketing and branding services, and more. To see specific requirements and the full list of what this grant can fund, visit the grant webpage. 

Eligible applicants include: 

• Dairy processors who are starting new co-packing partnerships. 
• Dairy processors with existing co-packing services who want to scale up, add new products, or expand partnerships. 
• Dairy brands that use or plan to use co-packing services. 

This grant is open to applicants in 11 Northeast states, including Maine. 

Award amounts will range from $15,000 to $150,000, with a 25% in-kind and/or cash match. Approximately $1.1 million in total funds are available. Applications are open through April 10 at 2:00 pm ET.