Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
The PCC-DBII supports dairy farmers and businesses across six Western states through funding, resources and partnerships.
Funded through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and hosted by California State University, Fresno, the PCC-DBII also collaborates with these partners to enhance its impact.
Grants
$4.1 million available to Dairy Processors in January 2024
Applications will open January 2 – February 29, 2024
Open to applicants in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. This fourth round of funding will include pandemic recovery (such as price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19), as the majority of those monies are derived from the federal CARES Act.
Funded Projects
Our grantees are focusing on products and methods connected to value-added product development, product line expansion, alternative processing technologies and sustainability enhancement methods that increase profitability.

Partnerships
Vigorous partnerships are key to addressing the significant issues facing the Pacific Coast region’s dairy industry. Our noteworthy network of academic and business partners enables the PCC-DBII initiative to leverage the technical and research capabilities that will power its success.
eLearning HUB
Explore PCC’s eLearning HUB to access webinars, trainings and videos, as well as MILKulture research. You can also explore innovative product ideas and get help for questions or issues regarding your dairy technology.

News at the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
See our latest workshops, announcements, and other news.
PCC-DBII Fresno State Awarded $1.8 Million in USDA Grant for Expanded Dairy Outreach Program
The Pacific Coast Coalition-Dairy Business Innovation Initiation (PCC-DBII) has been officially awarded another U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant for just over $1.8 million, with nearly $1 million available for dairy business grants. This represents the...
PCC Instagram Story Takeovers
PCC-DBII and Grantee Cross-Promotion: Instagram Story Takeovers In August 2023, we launched our Instagram Story Takeover program. We invited all Round 1 and Round 2 grantees to participate in the program and select a day to take over PCC’s Instagram Stories and share...
Round 3 Grant Application Deadline
Applications for Round 3 grants must be received by 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2023. Who is eligible to apply for this grant award? Applicants must operate a dairy farm or dairy processing plant in California, Oregon, and/or Washington and propose a purchase of new...