Are you planning a project that can directly boost milk production on your dairy operation? If so, apply for the Dairy Productivity Grants.
Donor Name: Center for Dairy Excellence
State: Pennsylvania
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The new Dairy Productivity Grant is focused on first-time investments in Milking Efficiency Technologies (pipeline, automatic milking technology, robotic milking technology, and direct load milking), Feeding Technologies (TMR mixer, feed tracking and inventory technology), or Activity Monitoring Systems (boluses, collars or tags).
Farms that have 35 or more lactating cows or dairy heifer raising operations with more than 100 dairy heifers are eligible to apply. Farms may not apply for this grant if they plan on utilizing the funding as a match for another state grant.
Funding Information
This is a reimbursable grant with a 25 percent match required to receive up to $10,000 for the project you described on your application.
Eligible Projects
Milking Efficiency Technologies such as:
- Pipeline
- Automatic milking technology
- Robotic milking technology
- Direct load milking
Feeding Technologies such as:
- TMR mixer
- Feed tracking
- Inventory technology
Activity Monitoring Systems such as:
- Boluses
- Collars
- Tags
Eligibility Criteria
Farms that have 35 or more lactating cows or dairy heifer raising operations with more than 100 dairy heifers are eligible to apply. Farms may not apply for this grant if they plan on utilizing the funding as a match for another state grant.
For more information, visit Center for Dairy Excellence.
