Funds media projects that promote Connecticut dairy farms and boost milk and dairy consumption in alignment with national dairy checkoff guidelines.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Questions submission deadline (projected) | March 2027: Full application submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $700,000 total available across all CT Milk Promotion Board dairy funding opportunities; Media RFQ allocation not specified, typically 1-year awards, possible extension.
Summary: Supports media projects that promote Connecticut dairy farms and increase milk and dairy consumption through media initiatives.
Key Information: For eligible contract media vendors; projects must comply with the national dairy checkoff order.
This opportunity, offered by the Connecticut Milk Promotion Board (CTMPB) and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, funds media initiatives designed to promote Connecticut dairy farms and increase the purchase and access to milk and dairy products. Projects must align with the national dairy checkoff order and support CTMPB’s mission to expand consumer awareness and consumption of Connecticut dairy. Funding is provided through Connecticut’s share of dairy checkoff dollars, and all funded projects must comply with statutory and checkoff requirements.