JUNEAU — Have a great idea that will benefit the dairy community? Apply today for grants of up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation for new programs around the country that will impact dairy producers, students or consumers.  

Applications are due June 1, 2024, with notifications made by August 1. Applications will be reviewed by an independent grant-selection committee. Organizations with a tax status of 501(c)(3) or (5) may apply. 

“The dairy industry is built on a legacy of learning and continuous improvement,” said Brian Forrest, Dairy’s Foundation board chair and dairy producer from Stratford, Wis. “The Dairy’s Foundation grant program is a great opportunity to continue that legacy with new programs to encourage the next generation of dairy producers, boost sustainability efforts, and strengthen trust with consumers.” 

Dairy’s Foundation is the only public-held national foundation supporting dairy education and initiatives across the entire dairy industry food chain. The Foundation strives to identify emerging educational needs and help fill gaps in funding for new or innovative programs. Since 2010, Dairy’s Foundation has awarded more than $335,000 in grants to support vital programs that equip the dairy community with the latest tools and resources to be effective managers, leaders and ambassadors of dairy to their neighbors in rural and urban settings.

Dairy’s Foundation, a national public-held foundation was established by Professional Dairy Producers in 2002 as a way to raise funds and award grants for educational programs. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 entity. Our mission is to share ideas, resources and experiences about important issues surrounding the dairy industry through educational opportunities for dairy producers and the public.