
Value Added Milk Processing Facility Incentive Program
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Due October 1, 2026
The Value Added Milk Processing Facility Incentive Program provides grant funding to support the development and expansion of value-added milk processing infrastructure in North Dakota to enhance dairy production and economic growth. It is a specific application track under the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund (ADD), administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.
Eligibility
Value-added agriculture businesses registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State that satisfy all requirements outlined in Section B of the application. Projects aligned with the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund Committee's mission receive priority consideration.
Details
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$500,000
Terms
Grant funding under the ADD Fund (grants limited to $500,000; the Committee reserves the right to increase or decrease requested funding). Application deadlines follow the ADD Fund quarterly schedule: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1.
Application Instructions
Application and guideline documents are available on the NDDA website. Contact Daniel Ratajczak, Ag Development Specialist, at 701-955-0578 or dratajczak@nd.gov (600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 602, Bismarck, ND 58505).
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Updated September 1, 2026
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