Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant

The Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant provides funds for projects that increase milking parlor throughput to reduce labor costs, improve animal comfort to increase production, and facilitate milk marketing efficiencies by expanding storage and ease of transportation of raw milk. Applicants can apply for up to $100,000.00 in reimbursable funds through this grant program. $1MM in award funding will be available in this category and the SDBII team anticipates making at least 10 grant awards under this call. Applicants must provide a cash match of 25% of the requested amount in eligible expenses.

Precision Technology and Management Grant 

The Precision Technology Investment Grant supports the utilization of new and existing technologies that help farmers track and manage key farm metrics to maximize the impact of inputs like labor, feed, and fertilizer and improve farm efficiency. Applicants may apply for up to $150,000.00 in funding from this grant program. $1.5MM in award funding will be available in this category with at least 10 grant awards. Applicants must provide a cash match of 25% on this grant as well of the requested amount in eligible expenses.