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The current year grant applications will be accepted from January 1 through December 31. The promotional activity must take place during the current calendar year. The funding cycle is open year-round for the FDF Dairy Producer Grant Program. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Individuals may apply for multiple grants; however, no more than $2,000 can be received in a year by a single farm entity (which includes family members and dairy farm employees). A maximum of $2,000 annually can be awarded for the purchase of dairy products; up to $500 of that amount can fund event support items (including items such as signage, banners, coolers, ice, event specific t-shirts for volunteers).

ELIGIBILITY & GUIDELINES

1. The dairy product provided must be a visible addition to the free event. An incremental product that would not have been used before and must be visible at the event. For example, milk to drink with a meal but not butter for a recipe that would have been made anyway. To ensure freshness and quality, keep dairy foods cold and handle according to food safety regulations.
2. Applicants must be associated with the production of cow’s milk as a Florida dairy producer or dairy farm employee.
3. Only one dairy producer grant will be accepted for each event or food bank. If a grant has already been submitted by another dairy producer for your event, please work with them to make the event successful.
4. Applicants are requested to submit at least two event photos from their event of participants receiving or eating dairy products. Please submit photos within the reimbursement form or email photos to cathy@floridamilk.com.
5. The promotional event must be conducted in Florida.
6. Grants cannot be used to sponsor clubs and organizations; they must be used toward events that promote dairy foods and the dairy industry to consumers.
7. Grants cannot be used to promote one dairy brand or agri-tourism business; they must be used to promote the entire dairy community and all dairy foods at free events.
8. Grant money cannot be used to purchase items for resale or be used for political events or to purchase alcohol.
9. Grant funds may not be used for cash prizes, gift cards or coupons promoting a brand.
10. Grant funds can be used to purchase items for dairy gift baskets.
11. Non-dairy funds can be used to purchase items to support events (ice, signage, etc.) but can not be used to pay wages to work the event.
12. Receipts: Store or vendor receipts must include an itemized list showing items that have been purchased and include the store or vendor name. Receipts cannot be handwritten, the credit card authorization of payment, or a statement.

REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS

1. FDF will issue payment within 30 days of receiving completed reimbursement forms with itemized receipts from the store or vendor. Handwritten receipts are not acceptable. Reimbursement checks will be made payable to the individual or business listed on the reimbursement form.
2. Click here to submit your online reimbursement form. Completed forms, receipts, photos, or digital photos, must be submitted within 30 days of the event to the reimbursement form or they can be mailed to:

           FDF Dairy Producer Grant Program
           Florida Dairy Farmers
           1003 Orienta Ave
           Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

APPLICATION

Click here for the Dairy Producer Grant Application.