The 2025 Export Expansion Grant application period is open until 11:59 p.m. CST on April 9.
Applications: Dairy | Meat/Crops
Requests for Proposals: Dairy | Meat/Crops
This grant aims to accelerate the growth of Wisconsin dairy, meat, and crop product exports. Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations located in Wisconsin that are currently serving or can serve Wisconsin agribusinesses. Wisconsin agribusiness associations, technical colleges, universities, and economic development organizations are encouraged to apply.
Projects can receive grant funds for up to two years, with an option to request an additional year. Matching funds are required at 20% of the grant award and can be cash or in-kind. Eligible project expenses include, but are not limited to, travel associated with trade promotion activities, event promotion, marketing materials, advertising, subscriptions, contractor fees, and translation services.
These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, which Gov. Tony Evers created in 2021 to promote Wisconsin dairy, meat, and crop exports.
2022 Export Expansion Grant Webinar
Learn more about the Export Expansion Grant application process and how to apply in the 2022 Export Expansion Grant webinar below:
Announcements
March 19, 2025: DATCP Accepting Applications for Export Expansion Grants Through April 9
January 13, 2023: DATCP Announces Export Expansion Grant Recipients
June 24, 2022: DATCP Announces 2022 Export Expansion Grant Recipients
February 21, 2022: DATCP Accepting Applications for Export Expansion Grants through March 18