OpportunityTitle: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 1890 Land Grant colleges and universities, 1994 Tribal colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions of higher education, nonprofit and community-based organizations, Indian Tribes as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450, all other institutions of higher education
Description: This notice announces the availability of funds 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 &quot;2501 Program&quot;). Individual applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria. Funding is being provided to eligible entities who, in partnership with the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), will conduct outreach initiatives and training to achieve the overall goal of the 2501 Program&#8212;to assist socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms and ranches while increasing their participation in agricultural programs and services provided by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is a non-construction grant. FOA Link: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-07-16/pdf/2019-14825.pdf
GrantorContactEmailDescription: kenya.nicholas@osec.usda.gov
GrantorContactText: Kenya Nicholas &lt;br/&gt;Program Director &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-720-6350