Dairy Business Planning Grant NOW OPEN!!

The 2025 application period for the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII)’s Dairy Business Planning Grant is now open!

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.

The Dairy Business Planning Grant application period will close on September 24th at 5 PM Eastern Time. Eligible licensed dairy businesses from AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, WV, and Puerto Rico are encouraged to apply. See flyer for additional details.

Dairy Business Planning Grant


Funding Goals Include:
  • Evaluating the feasibility of a proposed enterprise, business or marketing approach, process, or major investment
  • Increasing the applicant’s working knowledge of their existing business and/or future enterprise
  • Gaining a certification, credit, and/or educational experience to improve business competitiveness
  • Utilizing legal services to strengthen the business structure or succession plan

2025 Application Period is open until September 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

Licensed dairy businesses based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.

Learn more about this grant and other SDBII opportunities by visiting
sdbii.tennessee.edu