Dairy Marketing and Branding Services Grant

Applications are due by May 8, 2025.
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is accepting applications through the Dairy Marketing and Branding Services Grant Program. This program provides funds to help established value-added dairy processors, producer associations, and dairy brands strengthen their brand and expand market reach. This funding supports hiring professional marketing or branding experts to develop strategies that increase consumer awareness, improve product positioning, and drive sales of value-added dairy products. At least 75% of the grant funds must be used to contract marketing or branding professionals, while up to 25% may be used to implement the professional’s recommendations. Awards will range from $10,000 – $50,000 with a with a cash and/or in-kind match requirement match requirement of 25%. Licensed dairy processors, producer organizations, and dairy brands from any Northeast state can apply: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.