Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501 Program)
ID: 353852Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements (USDA-OPPE)

Award Range

$250K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353852
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is offering a funding opportunity under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, commonly referred to as the 2501 Program, for fiscal year 2024. This program aims to support underserved farmers, including military veterans, by providing education, training, and outreach initiatives to enhance their participation in USDA programs. With approximately $22.3 million available, individual projects can receive funding ranging from $250,000 to $750,000 over a three-year period, and eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and Tribal entities. Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by July 5, 2024, and should address at least two of the program's mission areas, emphasizing prior experience with targeted groups. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Kenya Nicholas at 202-720-6350 or via email at 2501grants@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    2501grants@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
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    FY2024 2501 NOFO final.pdf
    FY2024.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) announces a funding opportunity (No. OPPE-019) under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (known as the 2501 Program) for FY 2024. The program aims to support underserved and military veteran farmers, providing education, training, and outreach initiatives to enhance their participation in USDA programs. Approximately $22.3 million is available, with funding capped at $750,000 for individual projects over a three-year period. Eligible applicants, including nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and Tribal entities, can submit one proposal via Grants.gov by July 5, 2024. Proposals must address at least two of five programmatic mission areas, emphasizing the importance of prior experience with targeted groups. The evaluation of proposals will focus on project design, partnership effectiveness, sustainability, and measurable outcomes. The funding promotes equitable access to resources while fostering connections to USDA programs. The document outlines submission guidelines, eligibility criteria, unallowable costs, and evaluation processes, ensuring clarity for potential applicants in enhancing agricultural participation among marginalized communities.
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