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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements · OAO-00006

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $400K

Total Program Funding

$9.1M

Expected Awards

200

Deadline

August 27, 2014

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers. Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter the 2501 Program). The... up to $400,000 per award; $9,100,000 total program funding; ~200 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2014-08-27

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter the 2501 Program). The overall goal of the 2501 Program is to assist socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms and ranches while increasing their participation in agricultural programs and services provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program will assist eligible community-based organizations, higher education institutions, and tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers.