THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS CURRENTLY CLOSED as 2024 applicants are in review.

See below for an outline of the timeline and information-gathering process of the 2024 application period. Grant requirements and information needed may vary by annual guidelines and changes within the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative, though which Dairy PLUS Program projects are primarily funded.

When can I apply for the 2024 Dairy PLUS Program?

The Dairy Plus Program is accepting grant applications starting July 23, 2024 until 5:00 P.M. PT on October 18, 2024. The 2024 application platform and documents will be updated shortly for the July 23 start.

Read the RGA here:

Supporting Templates and Attachments:

How do I get to the application portal I need?

If you are applying for a 2024 AMMP grant AND a Dairy Plus grant, or you are a past AMMP recipient applying only for a Dairy Plus grant, you will use the 2023 AMMP application submission portal.

If you are applying for a 2024 DDRDP grant AND a Dairy Plus grant, or you are a past DDRDP recipient applying only for a Dairy Plus grant, you will use the 2023 DDRDP application submission portal.

Webinars to help you through the process:

CDFA is hosting two informational webinars that will highlight the program requirements and application process. Webinars will cover AMMP, DDRDP, and Dairy Plus Program applications. Both webinars will cover the same material.

Register at the link(s) below:

Questions?

While CDFA staff cannot assist in the preparation of grant applications, general questions may be submitted to cdfa.oefi_DairyPlus@cdfa.ca.gov.

The sooner you begin to organize your project, the better!