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Completed applications include a $100 application fee. After completing this form, you can submit the application fee online below or mail to:

Center for Dairy Excellence | Attn: Melissa Anderson | 1140 Mountain View Road, Shermans Dale, PA 17090

*Note: You will be notified of acceptance into the program upon receipt of this application and confirmation with the consultant. Program support is made possible through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, which is a USDA initiative.

Application period runs: September 15-October 31, 2024.

Open to dairy farms and small-scale dairy businesses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. Up to 9 grants will be awarded. Application fees will be refunded to those who are not awarded grants.

First Name*

Last Name*

Business Name*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Pennsylvania County (If outside of PA, list your county below)

If you are from another state beyond Pennsylvania, please list your county.

Email Address*

Phone Number*

How did you hear about this grant?*

Describe your business:*

A dairy farm
A small-scale dairy business

If your business is a dairy farm, who is your milk market or cooperative, if applicable?

Please provide the following data for the current month:

Total cows lactating & dry:*

Number of heifers 12 months or older:*

Number of heifers under 12 months:*

Total pounds of milk shipped in the prior year:*

Butterfat percentage:

Protein percentage: (See December's settlement check, which you should have received mid-January)

Operation Information: (Check all that apply)*

Tie-stall
Parlor
Robotics
Organic
Grazing

How many times are you milking per day?*

3 times
2 times
Robotic milkers

If you checked "robotic milkers," what do you average for number of milkings per day?

DHIA Number:

RAC Number: (Righthand corner of DHIA report)

Are you happy with your milk production numbers?*

Yes
No

Would you like assistance with your milk production numbers?*

Yes
No

Do you use TMR?*

Yes
No

If your business is a small-scale dairy business, what type of business is it?*

Describe your business/organization in terms of size (gross sales, number of employees, production volume), markets, and number of years in business:*

Summarize your proposed project in a couple of sentences:*

Provide a project description which comprehensively describes your vision of this project. Describe the 1) issues you plan to address and why they are relevant and important, 2) goals for the project, 3) outline of activities you would like to include, 4) desired outcomes. Include any background or context, as needed:*

Provide an overview of your intended budget: How will you use both grant funds and match contributions (in-kind and/or match):*

Preferred Consultant: Choice 1*

Preferred Consultant: Choice 2*

Signature/Consent*

I agree to the following requirements.

Agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local license requirements. *If approved, a consultant will commit to providing a comprehensive consultation with your farm. If not approved, your application fee will be reimbursed.
-Provide invoices/expenses to the Center for reimbursement.
-Invoices for allocated funds are due to the Center by June 15, 2025.
-A W9 must be provided to the Center before any expenses will be reimbursed. Any funding received through this grant will be considered taxable income by the IRS.

Marketing and Branding Application Fee*

Price:

Foundation Donation

Make a donation to the Dairy Excellence Foundation to support on-farm internships, scholarships, and dairy education curriculum for the next generation. Even $5 makes a difference.

Foundation Donation Amount*

Total

$0.00

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Marketing and Branding Grant Applications (Fall 2024)