Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program
ID: 354865Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$100K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354865

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/enhancing-agricultural-opportunities-military-veterans-competitive
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (AgVets), which aims to provide approximately $2.86 million in grants to non-profit organizations for projects that create farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans. The program seeks to enhance workforce development in the agricultural sector by providing comprehensive, hands-on training and education tailored to veterans transitioning to civilian life, with funding requests ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 over a three-year period and no cost-sharing required. This initiative emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in its project selection, ensuring that veterans from diverse backgrounds can gain the necessary skills for successful careers in agriculture. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by July 11, 2024, and can direct any questions regarding the application process to grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    FY24-AgVets-RFA-P.pdf
    The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (AgVets) invites applications for FY 2024, aiming to provide grants totaling approximately $2.86 million to non-profit organizations for projects that establish farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans. The program targets workforce development in the agricultural sector, focusing on training veterans from diverse backgrounds who are transitioning to civilian life. Applicants can request funding in ranges of $100,000 to $250,000 over a three-year period, with no cost-sharing required. Criteria for evaluation include partnerships, relevance to veterans' needs, technical merit, and the expertise of the applicants. The application deadline is July 11, 2024, and all submissions must be made electronically. The AgVets program also emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in selecting projects designed to offer comprehensive, hands-on agricultural training experiences. The RFA outlines requirements for project proposals, including objectives, approaches, personnel expertise, expected results, and management plans to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of funded projects.
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