Closed OPPE-016 CFDA 10.443 Mandatory

Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Posted by Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers — is cataloged under number OPPE-016 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 26, 2021. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $750,000. It expects to issue 200 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 25, 2021. 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.

Award Range

$250,000 -- $750,000

Close Date

August 25, 2021

Posted

July 26, 2021

Expected Awards

200

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

06;07;11;12;13;20

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.443

Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Kenya Nicholas <br/>Program Director, 2501 Program <br/>Phone 202-720-6350

Key Dates

Posted July 26, 2021
Close Date August 25, 2021
Archive Date September 24, 2021
Last Updated July 26, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "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. 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 enti...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 25, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $250,000 -- $750,000. Expected number of awards: 200.
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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