Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Agency: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements
Assistance Listings
- 10.443 -- Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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 Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal...
of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Office of Advocacy Outreach
OASDFR Questions
Phone 202-720-6350
OASDFR Grant Competition Information
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy_2012_revised_usda_oasdfr_foa_11_17_11.pdf | FY 2012 OASDFR Full Announcement | Nov 17, 2011 07:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: January 20, 2012
Award
$19,000,000
Program Funding
70
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$800,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OAO-00005
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Regional development
Employment labor and training
Agriculture
Energy
Natural resources
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
5
Posted date:
November 17, 2011
Archive date:
January 20, 2012
