2 SDBII Grants Opening Soon!

— Written by Brittany Whitmire | July 16, 2025 (Updated: July 25, 2025, 1:06 p.m.)

These SDBII grants are opening July 23, 2025 - see below for descriptions and be sure to register for the info session if you are interested in knowing more or planning your application!

The Specialty Processing Equipment Grant provides reimbursement funds to undertake projects that result in increased efficiency, capacity, or new processing capabilities in an existing or proposed dairy processing facility.

The Dairy Business Planning Grant provides reimbursement funds to permitted dairy businesses (farms and processors) that are seeking the help of experts to plan for the future.

Applications will open and updated materials will be available for both grants on Wednesday, July 23rd. The application period will close at 5pm/ET on Wednesday, September 24th.

A recording of the information session for these two grants is available. The meeting link and invitation will be sent out to registered participants 24hrs before the meeting. information session slides and a quick start guide for the online portal, Foundant, are also available for your convenience.