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Dairy 2020 Early Planning Grant Program
The goal of the Dairy 2020
Early Planning Grant program is to encourage and stimulate the
start-up, modernization, and expansion of Wisconsin dairy farms.
Since its inception in 1996, the Dairy 2020 program has
provided more than $2,545,000 to over 925 Wisconsin dairy producers.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants for the Dairy 2020 Early Planning Grant program
include existing and start-up Wisconsin dairy producers whose farms
are, or will be located in a city, town or village with a population
less than 6,000.
Eligible Activities
Proceeds from an award may be used only to cover the cost of having a qualified, independent third
party provide the professional services necessary to assist the
applicant in the start-up, modernization, or expansion of a
dairy farm. Eligible professional services include activities such as the preparation of a comprehensive business plan.
Financial
Management Professionals
Funding Availability
Although Commerce can provide 75% of eligible project costs up to
a maximum of $3,000, the actual amount of funds awarded to any
applicant is based upon factors such as:
- The viability of the project
- The project's economic impact
- Fund availability
Matching Funds
Applicants will be required to contribute at least 25% of the
total project costs from sources other than the State of Wisconsin.
The Application Process
The Dairy 2020 Early Planning Grant program application process
involves three steps:
- Interested applicants must first talk with the
Director of the
Dairy 2020 Program (see contact information below), who will discuss the
project's eligibility, provide a copy of the application manual, and
identify other programs that could potentially assist the applicant.
- The applicant will complete the application manual and
submit it to the Department for review.
- The project will be underwritten and a funding
recommendation will be
made. The project will either be:
- Denied, in which case the applicant will receive a
letter outlining the reasons for denial,
or
- Approved, in which case the applicant will receive a
notification of award.
For additional information on the Dairy 2020 Early Planning
Grant, please contact:
Irv Possin
Executive Director
Dairy 2020 Program, Department of Commerce
140 North Main Street
P.O. Box 1303
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1303
Phone: 920/322-1888
Fax: 920/929-7126
Email: Irv.Possin@wisconsin.gov
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