Apply for Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grants by Nov. 17

Are you a value-added dairy business looking to build your brand, develop an effective label, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product sales? Make sure you apply for a Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grant by November 17! The grant is open to value-added dairy businesses, including dairy farms and small-scale dairy businesses, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.

How does it work? If accepted, you will have access to a consultant who has experience in the dairy value-added space. Up to 11 grants will be awarded for $5,000 in funds for marketing, brand development and labeling assistance. If awarded the grant, your value-added business will receive up to $3,750 to work with a consultant and up to $1,250 for direct implementation of the consultant’s recommendations.

This grant is made possible by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, which is a USDA initiative, and through the Ag Excellence line within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania budget.

Application Window: This is a competitive grant with a limited window to apply. Apply from September 15 – November 17, 2023. Click here to apply online.

Keep reading to learn more about the grant opportunity, how to apply, and hear from another producer who found success working with a consultant in the value-added space.

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