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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501 Program)
Service
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Final Application Due Date |
Funding Available
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Match Required
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| Food, Agriculture & Nutrition |
Federal
USDA |
07-05-2024 | $22.3 M | No Match Required |
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Final Application Due Date
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Funding Available
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Status
- Expected Number of Awards 40
- Opportunity Type Mandatory
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CFDA
10.443 -- Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Description
This notice announces the availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 2024 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 Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter referred to as the “2501 Program”). The term veteran, as used in this program, refers to military veterans.
The overall goal of the 2501 Program is to encourage and assist underserved farmers and ranchers, military 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.It also includes projects that develop underserved youths' interest in agriculture.In partnership with the OPPE, eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agricultural-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 USDA Service Centers located in your state (Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development).
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Key Date(s)
- May 07, 2024: Last Updated Date
- May 07, 2024: Posted Date
- July 05, 2024: Current Closing Date for Applications
- July 05, 2024: Application Due Date
- August 04, 2024: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
Kenya Nicholas
OPPE, Deputy Director Phone 202-720-6350