Project Grant 24DBITN1021

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/27
Dollars Obligated $3.5M
Federal Agency
Dairy Program
Federal Grant Program
10.176
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tennessee, USA
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  • Scholarships for leadership and training opportunities for dairy businesses
  • Competitive subaward programs for Southeast dairy businesses
  • Grants for farm infrastructure improvements, precision technology, dairy business planning, specialty processing equipment, and industry impact initiatives
  • Creation of extension fact sheets, publications, decision tools, and video resources

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