FY27 MDAR GRANT- Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Grant Program

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is seeking proposals for the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Grant Program. The program aims to increase the consumption of Massachusetts bovine dairy products by funding projects that promote the image, sales, and demand for these products. Eligible applicants include non-profit entities incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program has a total funding amount of up to $90,000, and the contract duration is approximately 12 months. The successful grantee will be required to submit a mid-year progress report and a final report, and will be reimbursed for funds expended on the project. • The program goals include advancing the image, sales, and demand for Massachusetts bovine dairy products. • Eligible projects may include promotional activities, sales promotion, education, and studies related to the nutritional value of bovine dairy products. • The application process is a single-phase process, and proposals must be submitted electronically or by mail. • The evaluation criteria include project purpose, potential impact, expected measurable outcomes, work plan, project budget, and ingenuity.