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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program

The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program (OASDFR) provides funds to organizations to conduct outreach and technical assistance to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to own and operate farms and ranches and to participate in agricultural programs. The OASDFR will support a wide range of outreach and assistance activities in farm management, financial management, marketing, application and bidding procedures, and other areas. The primary purpose of the OASDFR is to deliver outreach and technical assistance, to assure opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to successfully acquire, own, operate, and retain farms and ranches; and assure equitable participation in the full range of USDA programs.

Special Notation

More OASDFR information

Who Is Eligible to Apply

  • 1862 Land-Grant Institutions
  • 1890 Land-Grant Institutions
  • 1994 Land-Grant Institutions
  • Hispanic-Serving Institutions
  • Native American Tribal Govts (Federally Recognized)
  • Native American Tribal Orgs, not Federally recognized Tribal Governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed
  • Other or Additional Information (See below)
  • State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed
  • More Information on Eligibility

    Postsecondary educational institutions and community-based organizations, networks, or coalitions of community-based organizations that meet certain criteria. Organizations that received funding under this section before Jan. 1, 1996 are also eligible. IMPORTANT! See RFA for specific eligibility requirements.

    Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

    Solicitation Date (Opening) September 24, 2008
    Letter of Intent Due Date None
    Due Date (Closing)
    December 12, 2008
    Anticipated Award Date
    None
    Estimated Total Program Funding $14,300,000.00
    Range of Awards $100,000.00 to $300,000.00
    Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year 30%
    Cost Sharing Requirements None
    For More Information Contact Dionne Toombs
    Funding Opportunity Number USDA-CSREES-ICGP-001825
    CFDA Number 10.443 Outreach And Assistance For Socially Disadvantaged Farmers And Ranchers
    Contact for Electronic Access Problems webcomments@csrees.usda.gov

    Last Updated: February 5, 2009

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