Education

Supporting the diverse set of education and workforce needs in the dairy industry through scholarships and educational grant programming.

Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship

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Deadline September 15, 2021

CPDF Scholarship

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Deadline September 15, 2021

Dairy Innovators Grant Program

These funds will be used to support multiple dairy industry initiatives. The Central Plains Dairy Foundation has provided thousands of dollars in scholarships, community development programs, and youth development programs over the past decade. The raising of these additional funds will not only allow us to continue our support of these important initiatives but to grow and expand our ability to support an even broader group of programs and initiatives that will positively impact the future of our region’s dairy industry.

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Dairy Innovators Grant application open December 1 with a deadline January 10, 2022

Dairy Industry Enhancement

Supporting initiatives that enhance the dairy industry through grant programs targeted at innovation, communication, and community development.

Promotion and Service

Supporting initiatives that serve the dairy industry through innovative programs, communication, and community development while emphasizing the quality of life.

Supporting Tomorrow’s Dairy Leaders Today

The fundraising goal of the Central Plains Dairy Foundation is to establish a $3 million endowment fund by 2025. Our intent is to distribute no more than 2 percent of the value of the fund annually.