Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) Specialty Processing Equipment Grant

Helps eligible Southeast dairy businesses purchase equipment and make improvements that increase processing capacity, improve efficiency, or support new dairy products. Eligible costs include specialty processing equipment, installation and supplies, and related consultant services. Projects must focus on processing and have potential to diversify dairy markets, reduce risk, or create higher-value uses for milk. Farm-level production expenses are not eligible. Open to existing, licensed dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico that operate or plan to operate a value-added dairy enterprise.