St. Louis District Dairy Council (SLDDC) is offering funds to help coaches engage student athletes directly with dairy foods in a sports performance setting. Funds can be used for activities including pre-training/workout, post-training/workout, event fueling, or post-event refueling. Support is available at the rate of $500 per team and is made possible by local dairy farmers. Funds will be provided in the form of a check. In addition, the coaches agree on the following procedures and conditions for the Dairy Up! program:

Procedures/Conditions:

  • Complete the form below.  
  • Share SLDDC’s “Welcome Video” with students. This video explains the program and how dairy helps fuel athletes.
  • Allow a SLDDC dietitian to do the following:
    • present to your team on a mutually agreed upon date once dairy fueling has begun.
    • participate in a mutually agreed upon promotional event, such as having a table at a game or event or sharing educational materials and/or dairy food samples.
  • Purchase dairy products for your team’s fueling station. Dairy products include milk, flavored milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, etc. Organic dairy products and plant-based alternatives are not allowed.
  • Send receipts via text. SLDDC will provide a contact name and number.
  • Submit at least 2 photos of your team enjoying the dairy items purchased and tag SLDDC in any social media posts including the dairy that was purchased from the Dairy Up! grant.
  • Complete the Dairy Up! program evaluation at the conclusion of the program.