Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
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.
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.
Related Programs
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Department of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: DM-Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Estimated Funding: $19,000,000
Office: DM-Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Estimated Funding: $19,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Office of Advocacy OutreachOASDFR QuestionsPhone 202-720-6350
Agency Email Description:
OASDFR Grant Competition Information
Agency Email:
oasdfr2012@osec.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2011-11-17
Application Due Date:
2011-12-21
Archive Date:
2012-01-20
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