Wisconsin Funding
Wisconsin Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Organic farmers are eligible for reimbursement of 75% of their
annual costs up to $750. Learn more and download an application packet on the DATCP website. Applications for fiscal year 2010 certifications (October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010) are being accepted through October 29, 2010.
Producers First Grant Program
The Wisconsin Producers First Grant Program supports small-midsized farms who need technical assistance. Successful applicants will identify a need for technical assistance and receive up to $3000 to hire a consultant to meet that need. Examples of technical assistance include but are not limited to: business planning, accounting and financial organization, packaging and label development, whole farm planning, food safety, grant writing assistance, market development, and cooperative development. Assistance directly related to production does not qualify for this program.
Any Wisconsin farmer or producer may apply. Preference will be given to producers selling at least 75% of their products to be consumed within 300 miles of the farm and with at least $35,000 in annual sales.
The applicant will identify someone with the experience and expertise they need to provide the assistance. DATCP can also help an applicant identify a consultant, and a list of consultants is available upon request.
To learn more contact Keefe Keeley at 608-224-5095 or keefe.keeley@wi.gov. The 2010 deadline was April 19th.
WI Dept of Ag, Trade & Consumer
Protection Ag Development
and Diversification (ADD)
The ADD Grant Program invites proposals for
projects that are likely to stimulate Wisconsin's
agricultural economy through the development
and exploration of new value-added products,
new markets, or new technologies in agriculture.
ADD grants are awarded competitively each year, with deadlines generally in mid-March.
For more information, contact Mike Bandli: (608) 224-5136, mike.bandli@datcp.state.wi.us or visit the
WI Dept of Ag, Trade & Consumer
Protection website.
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Grant Program (GLCI)
The GLCI is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and private sector agricultural and conservation groups, working together to promote best management practices on Wisconsin private grazing lands. There are three types of grants offered under this program. Grazing grants for education, for research, and
for technical assistance. For more information go the GLCI website or contact Laura Paine, Division of Agricultural Development, (608) 224-5120 or laura.paine@wi.gov.
Buy Local Buy Wisconsin (BLBW)
The BLBW grant program invites pre-proposals
for projects that are likely to stimulate Wisconsin's agricultural
economy by increasing the purchase of Wisconsin grown or produced food
by local food buyers. Pre-proposals will be accepted from individuals,
groups, businesses and organizations involved in Wisconsin agriculture,
agritourism, food retailing, processing, distribution or warehousing.
The 2010 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Manual and pre-proposal template
are available online at http://lists.wi.gov/t/460326/558531/1226/0/. The deadline is August 23, 2010 at 4pm. To learn more contact Teresa
Cuperus at 608-224-5101; datcpBLBW@wi.gov.
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