Grants & Scholarships
The Central Plains Dairy Foundation values the impact future dairy leaders will have on our industry as well as the importance of innovation in the industry. These foundational pillars led to the development of our grant programs.
The Foundation has provided thousands of dollars in scholarships, community development programs, and youth development programs over the past decade. Support of these funds allows us to continue our support of these important initiatives and expand our impact on the future of our region’s dairy industry.
Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship
The Lon & Kathy Tonneson Dairy Leadership Scholarship was established in 2019 by Tracey and Brian Erickson of Arlington, SD to honor Lon and Kathy for their years of dedication to growing agriculture and the dairy industry. Erickson Farms pledged to fund the $500 scholarship for 10 years.
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CPDF Scholarship Grant
Today’s evolving dairy industry faces complex challenges that require strong resourceful leadership today and tomorrow. The Central Plains Dairy Foundation has funding available through the CPDF Dairy Scholarship Grant program to support the future of dairy through dairy student scholarships.
Applicants must award scholarship dollars to students attending two or four-year institutions that offer one or more dairy education program.
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Dairy Innovators Grant Program
Innovator Grants support multiple dairy industry initiatives with innovative programs and solutions for the people of dairy and the future of the industry. The Central Plains Dairy Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that serve the dairy industry through innovative programs, communication, and community development while emphasizing the quality of life.