The pacific coast coalition - dairy business innovation initiative phase v will amplify and extend dairy business subawards, technical assistance, and coalition building initiated in prior phases i-IV…

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Program awarded the California State University Fresno Foundation a Cooperative Agreement worth $690,000 on January 31, 2026, under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program (CFDA 10.176).

The award funds Phase V of the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, which amplifies and extends dairy business subawards, technical assistance, and coalition building from prior phases to stimulate regional innovation in California and Oregon. The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program connects AMS with eligible entities to support dairy businesses in development, production, marketing, and distribution activities. Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and make grants to dairy businesses, may serve specific product niches such as specialty cheese or dairy products from particular animal types, and consult with the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and AMS on program outcomes and opportunities to increase dairy innovation.

The period of performance runs from January 31, 2026 to January 30, 2029. Place of performance is California. The obligation amount is $690,000.

The pacific coast coalition - dairy business innovation initiative phase v will amplify and extend dairy business subawards, technical assistance, and coalition building initiated in prior phases i-IV to stimulate regional innovation in california, oregon