New York State Contract Reporter #RFP0416

New York Dairy Promotion or Research Program 2027 Grant Opportunity

This opportunity from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets seeks proposals for the Dairy Promotion or Research Program 2027. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets - Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board - Purpose: - Fund projects that market, promote, or research New York-produced fluid milk and dairy products - Increase consumer demand and consumption - Eligible Applicants: - Private businesses (not affiliated with the DPO Advisory Board) - Non-profit organizations - Research institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Marketing campaigns and strategies - Educational initiatives to boost youth consumption - Research studies on dairy product safety, quality, and public perception - Environmental stewardship and sustainability projects - Development of new dairy products or promotional strategies - Participation in national and international dairy programs - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $16,901,250 - Awards are for one-year terms; projects must be completed within the contract period - Only reasonable, actual costs incurred during the contract period are reimbursed - Notable Requirements: - Projects may not promote specific brands or trade names - Detailed reporting on project outcomes is required - Registration and potential prequalification in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) prior to contract award - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant/solicitation for programmatic services and research rather than product procurement

Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is soliciting proposals for projects that market, promote, and research New York-produced fluid milk and dairy products to increase consumer demand and consumption. Eligible applicants include private businesses not affiliated with the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board, non-profit entities, and research institutions. Project proposals may not promote specific brands and only reasonable costs incurred during the contract period will be reimbursed. Proposals will be competitively rated by the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board, with funding awards made for one year at a time.

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