Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), operating through the Risk Management Agency (RMA), announces the availability of approximately $5 million in fiscal year 2008 for collaborative outreach and assistance programs for limited resource, socially disadvantaged and other traditionally under-served
farmers and ranchers, who produce Priority Commodities as defined in Part I.C.
Awards under this program will be made on a competitive basis for projects of up to one year.
Recipients of awards must demonstrate non-financial benefits from a partnership agreement and must agree to the substantial involvement of RMA in the project.
Awards under this program will be made on a competitive basis for projects of up to one year.
Recipients of awards must demonstrate non-financial benefits from a partnership agreement and must agree to the substantial involvement of RMA in the project.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
To obtain a copy of the full announcement and more information on items in the Application Kit
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Educational institutions, community based organizations, associations of farmers and ranchers, state departments of agriculture, and other non-profit organizations with demonstrated capabilities in developing and implementing risk management and other marketing options for priority commodities are eligible to apply.
Individuals are not eligible applicants.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/
Contact:
David WigginsOutreach Program ManagerPhone (202)690-2686
Agency Email Description:
david.wiggins@rma.usda.gov
Agency Email:
david.wiggins@rma.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2008-01-31
Application Due Date:
2008-03-24
Archive Date:
2008-05-01
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