Community Outreach Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Must be a DBA member in good standing (non-board member)
- A trusted voice in their local community
- Active participation in community activities promoting the dairy industry
- Holds leadership positions in agriculture and/or non-agriculture organizations
Overview
Geographic Scope: Wisconsin
Program Description: The Community Outreach Award was established to recognize farmers or others in the dairy industry who invest their time and talents into building trusted relationships with their neighbors and the broader community.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a DBA member in good standing (non-board member)
- A trusted voice in their local community
- Active participation in community activities promoting the dairy industry
- Holds leadership positions in agriculture and/or non-agriculture organizations
- Exhibited engagement with the broader community
- Passionate about sharing their farm story
Award Focus
Recipients are those who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to support local initiatives, engage in transparent and open communication with neighbors and contribute positively to the community's well-being. The award is a testament to individuals' or families' role as a pillar of the community—exemplifying leadership, responsibility and a deep-seated commitment to their community.
Past Winners
- 2025: Tom Zwald & Steve Schalla (Bomaz Farms)
- 2024: Duane Ducat (Deer Run Dairy)
- 2023: Doug Grotegut (Grotegut Dairy Farm, Inc.)
What Dairy Business Association Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $28K
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Range
- $7,250–$13K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI.
Example grants
Committee to Elect a Republican Senate · Madison, WI
Political contribution
$13K
State Senate Democratic Committee · Madison, WI
Political contribution
$7,500
Republican Assembly Campaign · Madison, WI
Political contribution
$7,250
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