Dairy Productivity Grant – Dummy Application

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Completed applications must include a $100 application fee. Applicants not awarded grants will have the application fee refunded to them. After completing this form, you can submit the application fee via credit card or mail a $100 check to:

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

*Note: Support is made possible through Ag Excellence funding provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and through a grant provided by the PA Dairymen’s Association.

Producer's Name*

Farm Name*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

How did you hear about this grant?*

Milk market or cooperative*

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 that you should have received mid-January)

Operational 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?

Please list your DHIA number:

Please list your RAC number: (Find in righthand corner of DHIA report)

Do you use TMR?*

Yes
No

Are you happy with your milk production numbers?*

Yes
No

Would you like assistance with your milk production numbers?*

Yes
No

Answer the following:

Our farm has a current Manure Management Plan or Nutrient Management Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a current Conservation Plan or Ag Erosion and Sediment Control Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm is compliant with National FARM Program or similar program:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a Risk Management Plan or uses risk management tools to protect profit margins:*

Yes
No

If you use risk management tools, please list the tools used:

Our farm has a Biosecurity and/or Farm Safety Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm has an Emergency Response Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a formal management or advisory team:*

Yes
No

List TWO consultants/advisors with phone number and email address that work with your farm (Examples: Nutritionist, Accountant, Veterinarian)*

Include their name, organization, phone number, email address, and type of consultant they are

What is your project and how will it benefit your farm?*

How does this project fit into your 2-5 year goals?*

Is this the first time you have invested in this type of technology on your farm?*

Yes
No

If no, how is this project different from the initial investment you made?

Provide an estimate of your project cost below:*

Project Cost	Dairy Productivity Grant Funding	Personal Investment	Investment by Outside Sources: Grants, Financing, etc

How did you determine your estimated project costs?*

Estimate
Bid
Cost appraisal
Internet
Other

Project Cost Estimate Determination – Other*

Have you received any other public funding towards this project?*

Yes
No

If yes, please list source of funding:

Include a letter of recommendation confirming how this technology will help your operation improve productivity, if possible from an unrelated person. (Banker/lender, nutritionist, veterinarian, PSU Extension etc.). Upload it here or email it to manderson@centerfordairyexcellence.org

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload your completed W-9 form. You can download a blank form above.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

In exchange for the allocation of funding and support, farms accepted as a Dairy Productivity Grant Team will be expected to do the following:*

I agree to the following requirements.

In exchange for the allocation of funding and support, farms accepted as a Dairy Productivity grant recipient will be expected to do the following:
– Provide invoices /expenses to the Center for reimbursement.
– Invoices for allocated funds are due to the Center by June 15, 2026.
– 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.
-At the close of the grant, you will complete a brief survey on the effectiveness of the grant.

Signature*

Your signature above certifies that you currently do not have this technology on your farm and that you agree to the expectations listed above.

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 Amound*

Dairy Productivity Grant Application Fee*

Price:

Total

$0.00

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