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Nonprofit organizations with new ideas to support dairy farmers and increase public trust in the people and products of dairy are invited to apply for grants up to $10,000. The next grant application deadline for Dairy’s Foundation is June 1, 2025.

Dairy’s Foundation is the only public-held national foundation supporting dairy education and initiatives across the entire dairy industry food chain. Funding is available for nonprofits nationwide with a simple application process. Grant criteria and guidelines can be found at www.DairyFoundation.org/grant-seekers/

“For more than two decades, Dairy’s Foundation has been working to identify needs and fill gaps in dairy education, leadership and building trust with consumers,” said Brian Forrest, dairy producer from Stratford, Wis., and chair of Dairy’s Foundation board of directors. “The grant program provides an opportunity for nonprofits to bring new ideas to life to support their members and communities. We’re proud to have awarded more than $350,000 to nonprofits around the country through the Dairy’s Foundation grant program.”

Applications are due June 1, 2025, with notifications made by Aug. 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed by an independent grant-selection committee. Organizations with a tax status of 501(c)(3) or (5) may apply. Inquiries about Dairy’s Foundation grants can be sent to info@dairyfoundation.org.

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.