Closed · OPPE-014 · CFDA 10.443 · Mandatory

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$450K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 26, 2020
Close date
50
Expected awards

The verdict

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers is a closed mandatory listing from Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements that offered $50,000 -- $450,000 across 50 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$450K
award range
Closed
application status
50
expected awards
10.443
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Funding Opportunity Announcement: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers - is cataloged under number OPPE-014 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.443, posted by Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 15, 2020 and last updated on July 21, 2020. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $450,000. It expects to issue 50 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 26, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $450,000

Close Date

August 26, 2020

Posted

July 15, 2020

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Grant

Description

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. See attached package for additional information.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Kenya Nicholas Program Director 202-720-6350

Key Dates

Posted July 15, 2020
Close Date August 26, 2020
Archive Date September 25, 2020
Last Updated July 21, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Funding Opportunity Announcement: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers", offered by Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements. It is associated with CFDA program 10.443. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 26, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $450,000. Expected number of awards: 50.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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