Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
This notice announces the availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 2021 and solicits applications from community-based and non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and technical assistance for Socially Disadvantaged
Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter referred to as the “2501 Program”).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.
This partnership includes working closely with OPPE, attend OPPE-led events in your proposed service territory, and collaborate with your State Food and Agriculture Council (SFAC).
The SFAC consists of leadership in each state of the following agencies:
Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development.
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.
This partnership includes working closely with OPPE, attend OPPE-led events in your proposed service territory, and collaborate with your State Food and Agriculture Council (SFAC).
The SFAC consists of leadership in each state of the following agencies:
Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development.
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: $760,000
Office: DM-Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Estimated Funding: $760,000
Who's Eligible
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
NON FEDERAL PUBLIC OR NON PROFIT ENTITIES
Full Opportunity Web Address:
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Contact:
Agency Email Description:
2501Grants@usda.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-07-26
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-09-24
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