The 2021 seafood processors pandemic response and safety (sprs) block grant program, part of the consolidated appropriations act of 2021, signed into law on december 27, 2020, authorized the U.S.…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Program awarded Vermont Agency Of Agriculture a $3.45 million cooperative agreement on January 31, 2026, under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program (CFDA 10.176). The award funds the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, which provides direct technical assistance and grants to dairy businesses in support of dairy product development, production, marketing, and distribution. Vermont Agency Of Agriculture operates the center through a three-year period of performance ending January 30, 2029, with place of performance in Vermont. The center draws on existing dairy industry resources, academic and industry expertise, and dairy promotion entities to serve dairy businesses, including those in specialty niches such as specialty cheese or dairy products derived from cow, sheep, or goat milk. The center makes subawards to dairy farms and processors and reports outcomes to AMS. The $3.45 million obligated represents the funding committed to this award as of the award date.

The 2021 seafood processors pandemic response and safety (sprs) block grant program, part of the consolidated appropriations act of 2021, signed into law on december 27, 2020, authorized the U.S. Secretary of commerce to provide $50 million to eligible s