Closed USDA-RMA-RME-2008-02 CFDA 10.458 Discretionary

Targeted States Program

Posted by Risk Management Agency

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Targeted States Program — is cataloged under number USDA-RMA-RME-2008-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.458, posted by Risk Management Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 30, 2008. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $754,000. The agency has projected $4.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $4.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $300,000. 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 March 24, 2008. 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

Up to $754,000

Close Date

March 24, 2008

Applications are due 5 p.m. EDT. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for funding.

Posted

January 30, 2008

Est. Total Funding

$4,500,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), operating through the Risk Management Agency (RMA), announces the availability of approximately $4.5 million (subject to availability of funds) to fund cooperative agreements under the Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States program (the Targeted States program). The purpose of this cooperative agreement program is to deliver crop insurance education and information to U.S. agricultural producers in certain States that have been designated as historically underserved with respect to crop insurance. The states, collectively referred to as Targeted States, are Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. A maximum of 15 cooperative agreements will be funded, one in each of the 15 Targeted States. The maximum award for varies by State. Recipients of awards must agree to the substantial involvement of RMA in the project. Funding availability for this program may be an approximately the same time as funding availability for similar but separate programs. CFDA No.1 0.455 (Community Outreach and Assistance Partnerships), CFDA No. 10.456 (Risk Management Research Partnerships), CFDA No. 10.457 (Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education) and CFDA No. 10.459 (Commodity Partnerships for Small Agricultural Risk Management Education Sessions). Prospective applicants should carefully examine and compare the notices program.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Lon Burke <br/>Grants & Agreements Specialist <br/>Phone 202-720-5265

Key Dates

Posted January 30, 2008
Close Date March 24, 2008
Archive Date April 23, 2008
Last Updated January 30, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Targeted States Program", offered by Risk Management Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 10.458. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), operating through the Risk Management Agency (RMA), announces the availability of approximately $4.5 million (subject to availability of funds) to fund c...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 24, 2008. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $754,000. Total estimated funding: $4,500,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
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.

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