New Dairy Funding Opportunities Open Through Oct. 31
October 16, 2025 | 2 min to read
PCC-DBII announces Round 6 grants open through October 31, 2025, prioritizing projects that *diversify dairy product markets*, *boost farmer income via processing and marketing innovation*, and *encourage regional milk usage*. Funding is contingent on the government shutdown ($155,550 or $500,550). Reviews occur November 1–30, 2025, projects may start December 1, 2025, and all spending must finish by July 31, 2026. Apply: https://forms.gle/Q7kNftvgVGPPzvay8.
Pacific Coast Coalition-Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) Announces Round 6 Grant Cycle
Dairy farmers, producers, and more: The Pacific Coast Coalition-Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) is now accepting grant applications through October 31, 2025. As outlined by federal guidelines: priority areas are for projects that:
– 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.
The PCC-DBII will consider all applications, with higher priority given to proposals that address and uplift regional milk usage, e.g. milk sheds. Total available dollars will be either $155,550 or $500,550, depending on the current government shutdown.
Click here for the application form: https://forms.gle/Q7kNftvgVGPPzvay8.
Timing (subject to the duration and results of the US Government Shutdown) includes a virtual “office hour” for prospective applicants:
- October 31, 2025 – Applications due
- November 1-30, 2025 – Review of applications; contractual paperwork
- December 1, 2025 – proposed start date subject to contractual paperwork being completed
- FRIDAY July 31, 2026 – ALL grant award spending must be completed
For more information: See previous grant winners from funding rounds 1 – 5. Additional funding opportunities are also available through the PCC-DBII Internship and Technical Assistance programs. Please contact PCC-DBII with any questions or call Nancy Van Leuven, (206) 919-8694.