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New education or outreach programs can start with a simple idea. Whether it is a need that isn’t being met or a different way to reach an existing audience, Dairy’s Foundation is inviting organizations across the country to turn new ideas into action through its grant program. Applications are now open through Dec. 1, 2026.

Calling high school seniors and college students with a passion for agriculture and the dairy industry: applications for the Alan Koepke Memorial Scholarship are open through Dec. 1, 2026.

DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation has awarded grant funding to organizations in Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin to support programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States.  The Foundation awards two rounds of grants each year.

Nonprofits: Apply by June 1 for to $10,000 in grant funding

Nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 for programs to educate dairy producers, students and communities
 

The ninth annual “Plant a Seed” campaign supporting Dairy’s Foundation raised over $42,000 to support programs that develop dairy leaders, strengthen on-farm skills and build stronger connection between dairy producers and their communities.
 

Online bidding underway; auction concludes at 2026 PDP Business Conference

Programs in New York, Ohio and Wisconsin to receive funding for outreach and education activities

Students can apply by February 6, 2026, for new scholarship opportunity
 

Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 to fund dairy-focused projects

Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation
 

Dec. 1 application deadline for grants up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation
 

Dec. 1 grant application deadline for programs educating dairy producers, students and communities
 

DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation has awarded three grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States.

DAIRY NEWS –  A friendly competition between two teams of dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals recently concluded, raising $51,655 to support educational, sustainability and community outreach programs in the industry.

DAIRY NEWS - Dairy’s Foundation is taking applications for the next round of grant requests to support new programs in the dairy industry.  The application deadline is June 1, 2025.  Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to programs that build the skills of students or dairy producers or increase public trust in the people and products of dairy are available for organizations across the country.

DAIRY NEWS – The dairy community showed its support for education, outreach and programs to support the next generation of dairy leaders at the 2025 Professional Dairy Producers^® (PDP) Business Conference, held March 12-13 in Madison, Wis. Dairy’s Foundation hosted a silent auction and live auction during the conference, raising a total of $50,000.  

Dairy’s Foundation continues its mission of supporting the future of the dairy community by funding programs that provide education, build leadership, and promote innovation. This article highlights recent initiatives and grant recipients helping pave diverse paths to success in the industry.

DAIRY NEWS – For the eighth year, the dairy community is coming together to invest in the future of dairy through education.