The Dairy Profitability Enhancement Grant (also called the Dairy Profitability Grant) is available to regional or statewide organizations to administer and deliver the Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Program (DPEP). The DPEP provides information and technical assistance to dairy farms of all sizes to improve their success and long-term sustainability.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include regional or statewide organizations able to provide information and technical assistance to Minnesota dairy farms.
- This assistance may be offered individually, as a team, or through other methods by farm business management instructors, dairy extension specialists, and other dairy partners.
- Topics may include:
- Improving milk quality
- Comprehensive financial analysis
- Risk management education
- Enhanced milk marketing tools and technologies
- Facilitating or improving production systems, including rotational grazing and other sustainable agriculture methods
- Value-added opportunities
- Activities may be targeted to a specific dairy producing region or be statewide.
Priority will be given to applicants that serve dairy producers throughout the state, beginning farmers, or farms owned or principally operated by beginning farmers.
Amount available
There is $500,000 available per year in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027.
- Applicants may apply for a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $500,000 for each year.
- FY 2027 awards are conditional and based on the awardee performing satisfactory work in FY 2026.
Applying
Applications are due by 4 p.m. Central Time (CT) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
- Carefully read the FY 2026-2027 Dairy Profitability Grant Request for Proposals (PDF) for eligibility and requirements.
- Apply online.
- If you’re a new user, you need to create an account first.
- Once you’re logged in, select “Dairy Profitability Grant.”
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