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FAQ: The Dairy Alliance's Free Grant-Writing Support Pilot Program for Dairy Farmers
TL;DR
The Dairy Alliance's pilot program with Lasso offers dairy farmers a strategic advantage by providing free grant consulting to secure funding for upgrades, boosting operational efficiency and competitiveness.
The program works by having Lasso identify relevant grant opportunities, prepare applications, and manage post-award requirements for eligible dairy farm projects, with a reported 90% success rate.
This initiative helps sustain family dairy businesses by reducing administrative burdens, allowing farmers to invest in their operations for future generations and strengthen local communities.
A nonprofit and grant provider team up to offer free end-to-end support, helping dairy farmers navigate complex funding processes to turn project ideas into reality.
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The pilot program offers free grant consulting and grant-writing support to help eligible dairy farmers identify and secure public funding for on-farm investments, reducing the time burden and complexity typically associated with grant applications.
Dairy farmers interested in participating should be open to pursuing public grant funding and have an on-farm project in mind with potential vendors or service providers identified.
The program supports farmers considering equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, or energy and efficiency projects who may be unsure about grant funding availability or how to navigate the application process.
Selected participants receive Lasso's end-to-end support at no cost, including identifying relevant grant opportunities, preparing applications, and managing post-award requirements. Lasso works directly with farms to understand their needs and match projects with appropriate grant programs.
Lasso matches projects with federal, state, regional, and local grant programs, including opportunities such as the Value-Added Producer Grant and the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative.
Lasso reports a 90 percent success rate and has helped customers secure more than 70 grants, representing millions of dollars in funding for on-farm projects.
Participants may be invited to take part in a high-level case study for The Dairy Alliance highlighting project type, outcomes, and the benefits of grant funding.
Farmers can contact the Lasso team or Mekenzie Panhans at molly@joinlasso.com and (312) 833-7726 or mpanhans@thedairyalliance.com and (404)-210-4504.
The program is available to dairy farmers in the Southeast, as The Dairy Alliance is a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in that region.
This program helps farmers pursue grant funding without the heavy administrative burden, allowing them to strengthen their businesses, support their local communities, and invest in their operations for the next generation while focusing on running their farms.
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