The Dairy Packaging Innovation Grant is now open.  You can find the details and access the RFA on our new website: nedairyinnovation.com 

This program provides funding to support modernized, climate-forward dairy packaging initiatives that prioritize sustainability, scalability, and marketability. 

Awards will range from $75,000 to $350,000 with a 25% (cash or in-kind) match commitment required.  

Eligible applicants include dairy processors that transform fluid milk, dairy components, or dairy mix sourced from the Northeast, dairy producer associations, packaging manufacturers, supply chain businesses, and educational/research institutions that partner with at least one Northeast dairy processor. 

The RFA for the first round of this two-step application process is available now and pre-applications for the first round of this two-phase application process are due by August 24, 2023  at 2:00 PM ET.  

Learn more here: https://nedairyinnovation.com/grants/dairy-product-packaging-innovation/