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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
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.
It also includes projects that develop socially disadvantaged youths' interest in agriculture.
In partnership with the OPPE, eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agricultural-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 USDA Service Centers located in your state (Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development).
It also includes projects that develop socially disadvantaged youths' interest in agriculture.
In partnership with the OPPE, eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agricultural-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 USDA Service Centers located in your state (Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development).
Related Programs
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Department of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements
Estimated Funding: $35,000,000
Office: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements
Estimated Funding: $35,000,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
OPPE website
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority.
Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.usda.gov/partnerships
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
2501 Team
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2022-03-10
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2022-07-08
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