New York Opens Powerful $8.5M Dairy Modernization Grant Round

Governor Hochul Announces $8.5M Available to Boost the Dairy Industry

ALBANY — Governor Kathy Hochul today [August 19th, 2026] announced $8.5 million is available to dairy farmers and cooperatives as part of Round 2 of the New York State Dairy Modernization Grant Program. First announced in Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State address, this grant program provides unprecedented support to New York’s dairy farmers and improves dairy supply chain efficiency. The program helps New York’s dairy farmers and agricul…

New York Opens Powerful $8.5M Dairy Modernization Grant Round

New York Opens Powerful $8.5M Dairy Modernization Grant Round Round 2 offers grants of up to $250,000 as New York invests in farm infrastructure and a growing dairy manufacturing sector. Dairy Modernization Grant for New York dairy farmers New York dairy farmers have another opportunity to upgrade aging equipment and strengthen their operations. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday, Aug. 19, that $8.5 million is available through Round 2 of the…