# Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives Program: the California State University Fresno Foundation, the University of Tennessee, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives serve to: • Diversify dairy product markets to reduce risk and develop higher value uses for dairy products; • Promote business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation; and • Encourage the use of regional milk production. Approximately $12.65 million is...

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Source: usda_federal
Source ID: 364006
Last confirmed Oct 12, 2026 · USDA
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Award size: $2.3M to $3.5M

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026?

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026?

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 has a listed deadline of December 1, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with USDA — Rural Development before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026?

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 lists an award size of $2.3M to $3.5M, with 4 expected awards. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026?

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026 is funded by USDA — Rural Development. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 364006 from usda_federal.