The US Department of Agriculture’s AgVets Grant Program aims to enhance agricultural opportunities for military veterans by providing grants to non-profits. The program focuses on offering comprehensive farm and ranch programs tailored for veterans, combining hands-on training and classroom education. These initiatives aim to equip veterans with the necessary skills for successful careers in the food and agricultural sector, ultimately bolstering agricultural production and rural economies in the United States. Applications are open until February 11, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 310087
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006669 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.334 — Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,797,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | AgVets applicants must be nonprofit organizations. The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR part 200, defines the term “nonprofit organization” as follows: Nonprofit organization means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization, not including institutions of higher education (IHEs), that: (a) Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (b) Is not organized primarily for profit; and (c) Uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing Date extended to February 11, 2019 from January 10,2019 due to furlough from December 26th to re-opening of government January 28, 2019. | Jan 31, 2019 | |
| At request of the National Program Leader (NPL), edited language in the Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility field for clarity | Jan 31, 2019 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006669 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.334 — Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,797,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | AgVets applicants must be nonprofit organizations. The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR part 200, defines the term “nonprofit organization” as follows: Nonprofit organization means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization, not including institutions of higher education (IHEs), that: (a) Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (b) Is not organized primarily for profit; and (c) Uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006669 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.334 — Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 09, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,797,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | AgVets applicants must be nonprofit organizations. The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR part 200, defines the term “nonprofit organization” as follows: Nonprofit organization means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization, not including institutions of higher education (IHEs), that: (a) Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (b) Is not organized primarily for profit; and (c) Uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006669 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.334 — Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 09, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,797,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Only the applicant must meet the eligibility requirement. Project partners and collaborators need Fiscal Agent: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 310087 Full Announcement-FY 2019 Enhancing Agr_Oppor_Mi -> FY 2019 Enhancing-Agricultural Opportunities-for Military-Veterans.pdf
Folder 310087 Revised Full Announcement-2019 Enhancing_Agr_Oppor_Milit -> FY 2019 Enhancing-Agricultural Opportunities-for Military-Veterans-modified1-31-19.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.334 | PKG00246034 | Nov 01, 2018 | Feb 11, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
310087 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
310087 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
310087 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
310087 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
310087 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
310087 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
310087 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
310087 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
310087 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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