Dairy West is excited to partner with Lasso to help farmers access funding for on-farm projects and improvements.

Lasso helps identify grant opportunities, complete applications and manage the grant process from start to finish—saving farmers time while increasing access to available funding opportunities.

Talking with Lasso is always free. There is no cost to have an introductory conversation, learn how grant funding works or explore which programs may fit your project. If Dairy West approves your project for a specific grant program, Dairy West will also cover Lasso's grant-writing fees.

How it works

Lasso acts as your grant-writing partner, helping manage the process from identifying eligible opportunities to submitting applications and supporting post-award requirements.

Their team can help with:

• Identifying grants that fit your project
• Managing paperwork and application requirements
• Writing and submitting grant applications
• Supporting compliance and reimbursement processes

If selected for this pilot, Dairy West will cover the cost of Lasso’s grant consulting and writing services.

Example projects may include

Funding opportunities may support projects such as:

• Water reuse, recycling or irrigation efficiency
• Manure treatment, storage or handling improvements
• Facility or equipment upgrades, including parlor or barn improvements
• Projects that improve efficiency or lower operating costs
• Expansion, modernization or sustainability improvements
• Value-added production, including on-farm processing, packaging or new product lines

Have a different project idea? Lasso can help determine whether funding opportunities may be available.

What to expect

1. Initial consultation

Lasso will learn more about your farm, operation and proposed project.

2. Funding identification

Their team will identify grants and programs that align with your goals and determine eligibility requirements.

3. Application support

Lasso manages the grant-writing and application process from start to finish.

4. Post-award support

If funding is awarded, Lasso will help support compliance and reimbursement requirements.

Participation considerations

To participate, farmers should:

• Be open to pursuing government grant opportunities
• Have a project idea in mind
• Be willing to work with potential vendors or service providers as needed
• Be responsive throughout the application process
• Contact Lasso early in the planning process whenever possible.

Participation in the pilot program will depend on project eligibility, competitiveness and grant availability.

State-specific funding opportunities

Available grant opportunities vary by state and throughout the year. Explore examples of current opportunities below. If you don't see a grant that fits your project, Lasso can help identify additional funding opportunities.

Idaho

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
Supports water infrastructure and drought recovery projects.
Award amount: Up to $500,000
Deadline: Rolling

Oregon

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
Supports water infrastructure and drought recovery projects.
Award amount: Up to $500,000
Deadline: Rolling

Utah

Utah Grazing Improvement Program (UGIP)
Supports livestock water developments, fencing, reseeding, vegetation treatments and grazing management improvements.
Award amount: Up to $200,000
Deadline: December 31

Small Livestock Operation Grant
Supports Utah livestock producers with 20–75 animal units producing food or fiber for sale. Funds cannot be used to purchase or lease land or livestock.
Award amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: December 31

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
Supports water infrastructure and drought recovery projects and may cover 75–90% of project costs.
Award amount: Up to $500,000
Deadline: Rolling

Washington

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
Supports water infrastructure and drought recovery projects.
Award amount: Up to $500,000
Deadline: Rolling

WSDC Dairy Digester Program
Funds projects to build, repair or upgrade digesters that capture methane from dairy manure and other organic waste.
Award amount: Varies
Expected opening: Later this year

Ready to get started?

Contact Lasso directly at:
contact@joinlasso.com
276-388-9615

Questions or ideas? Reach out to:

• Allison Pratt, farmer relations manager at Dairy West
• Megan Satterwhite, director of operations at Idaho Dairymen's Association