Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Agency: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements
Assistance Listings
- 10.443 -- Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The OAO's 2501 Program provides funding to eligible organizations for training and technical assistance projects designed to assist socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers in owning and operating viable agricultural enterprises. The OAO is committed to ensuring that socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers are able to equitably participate in USDA programs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Any 1890 and/or 1994 Institution of higher education (as defined in 7 U.S.C. 7601).Any Hispanic-serving Institution of higher education (as defined I 7 U.S.C. 7601).
Grantor contact information
Description
Sheree Lesch
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 202-260-8775
2501GRANTS@osec.usda.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
2501 Program Website Address - https://www.outreach.usda.gov/
Archived: June 14, 2018
Award
$8,400,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,000
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OAO-012
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
6
Posted date:
March 26, 2018
Archive date:
June 14, 2018
