Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026
About This Grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives Program: the California State University Fresno Foundation, the University of Tennessee, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the University of Wisconsin.These initiatives serve to: Diversify dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; Promote business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and Encourage the use of regional milk production.Approximately $12.65 million is available to fund these initiatives. In the FY 2025 application cycle, AMS funded four applications from the existing initiatives awarding a total of $11,040,000.AMS strongly encourages DBI initiatives to prioritize subaward funding for projects that request equipment and infrastructure activities in their proposals for these FY2026 funds. See the DBI Specific Terms and Conditions for guidance on allowable equipment and construction costs. Equipment and infrastructure investments are critical to strengthening the dairy industry and overall dairy businesses capacity and DBI is currently uniquely positioned to offer such targeted funding opportunities.
Grant Summary
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 is a Agricultural Marketing Service grant providing $2.3M to $3.5M for university. Applications are due 2026-12-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$2.3M–$3.5M
2026-12-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 from Agricultural Marketing Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Agricultural Marketing Service before the deadline.
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Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026?
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 is offered by Agricultural Marketing Service. The listing names these applicant types: university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 provide?
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 provides between $2.3M and $3.5M per award from Agricultural Marketing Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 deadline?
Applications for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 are due 2026-12-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Agricultural Marketing Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026?
To apply for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Agricultural Marketing Service.
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