23DBIVT1018
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Centers (NE-DBIC) Round 5 application for funding continues to focus on the delivery of high-value, high-impact programming to benefit the dairy sector across the region. Opportunities are focused on farm and processor viability, with modernization, innovation, and climate-forward strategies at the forefront.
The NE-DBIC's regional approach with intentional collaboration is developing trust, multi-state solutions, and benefits beyond the direct grantee. Grant funded activities are focused in three primary areas: farm investments, processing investments, and dairy supply chain research and development.
The funding in this application builds on previous opportunities that resonated across the dairy community, including on-farm milk storage and handling, food safety improvements, farm modernization, and processor innovation. New areas of focus include a regional economic study to understand the impact of dairy across New England, research and development of a novel farm production strategy, and investment in critical regional supply chain resources.
Over 5.1 million will be awarded competitively through numerous subawards to dairy farms and processors, as they are the primary beneficiaries of this work. Subawards are used to fund the purchase of new equipment, for education and training, and to develop new systems or practices that support business success.
Expected outcomes include job creation and maintenance, increased sales through existing or new market channels, new partnerships that result in higher profits, expanded infrastructure, and increased utilization of regional milk. The NE-DBIC also measures outcomes related to subrecipient education, satisfaction, and outlook.
The NE-DBIC's regional approach with intentional collaboration is developing trust, multi-state solutions, and benefits beyond the direct grantee. Grant funded activities are focused in three primary areas: farm investments, processing investments, and dairy supply chain research and development.
The funding in this application builds on previous opportunities that resonated across the dairy community, including on-farm milk storage and handling, food safety improvements, farm modernization, and processor innovation. New areas of focus include a regional economic study to understand the impact of dairy across New England, research and development of a novel farm production strategy, and investment in critical regional supply chain resources.
Over 5.1 million will be awarded competitively through numerous subawards to dairy farms and processors, as they are the primary beneficiaries of this work. Subawards are used to fund the purchase of new equipment, for education and training, and to develop new systems or practices that support business success.
Expected outcomes include job creation and maintenance, increased sales through existing or new market channels, new partnerships that result in higher profits, expanded infrastructure, and increased utilization of regional milk. The NE-DBIC also measures outcomes related to subrecipient education, satisfaction, and outlook.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Vermont
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Food & Markets, Vermont Agency Of Agriculture was awarded
NE-DBIC Round 5: Dairy Sector Innovation & Viability Grants
Project Grant 23DBIVT1018
worth $7,053,333
from Dairy Program in September 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Vermont United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.176 Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2023.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 2/21/24
Period of Performance
9/30/23
Start Date
9/29/26
End Date
Funding Split
$7.1M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$7.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for 23DBIVT1018
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
23DBIVT1018
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
127289 DAIRY BUSINESS INNOVATION
Funding Office
127289 DAIRY BUSINESS INNOVATION
Awardee UEI
ZL9VH4Z7GAR2
Awardee CAGE
3RJJ7
Performance District
VT-00
Senators
Bernard Sanders
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
Modified: 2/21/24