Funding Opportunity Announcement: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Agency: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements
- 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 overall goal of the 2501 Program is to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers with owning and operating farms and ranches and in participating equitably in the full range of agricultural, forestry, and related programs offered by USDA. In partnership with the OPPE, eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agriculturally related services, and USDA programs and to conduct outreach initiatives designed to accomplish those goals. See attached package for additional information.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
General Email Account
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Final_Form_-_FY2020_2501_-_FOA_Departmental_Clearance_2_years-ogc_cleared_REVISED.pdf | Final FOA - August 26 Deadline | Jul 21, 2020 09:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: September 25, 2020
Award
$--
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$450,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OPPE-014
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Food and nutrition
Opportunity zone benefits
Agriculture
Community development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
July 15, 2020
Archive date:
September 25, 2020
