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. (Note: You are not guaranteed funds by completing this form, you are just agreeing to program parameters. We will in touch in early 2026 to inform you of the status of your funding request.)
- Share SLDDC’s “Welcome Video” with students. This video explains the program and how dairy helps fuel athletes.
- Allow a SLDDC dietitian to present to your team on a mutually agreed upon date once dairy fueling has begun
- 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.
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