The Department of Agriculture is offering the Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program to enhance farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers. This grant aims to maintain and expand a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management practices. The closing date for applications is April 9, 2019, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 312723
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-FBMB-006694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm Business Management and Benchmarking RFA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.319 — Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by numerous entities. Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 450i (b) (7), eligible applicant means:(A) State agricultural experiment station;(B) College and universities;(C) University research foundation;(D) Other research institutions and organizations;(E) Federal agencies; (F) National laboratories;(G) Private organizations or corporations;(H) Individuals; or(I) Any group consisting of two (2) or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) Competitive Grants Program provides funds for improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 FBMB RFA |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Modification on page 18 of the RFA to correct indirect cost language (3/12/2019) | Mar 12, 2019 | |
| Mar 12, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-FBMB-006694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm Business Management and Benchmarking RFA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.319 — Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by numerous entities. Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 450i (b) (7), eligible applicant means:(A) State agricultural experiment station;(B) College and universities;(C) University research foundation;(D) Other research institutions and organizations;(E) Federal agencies; (F) National laboratories;(G) Private organizations or corporations;(H) Individuals; or(I) Any group consisting of two (2) or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) Competitive Grants Program provides funds for improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 FBMB RFA |
| 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-FBMB-006694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm Business Management and Benchmarking RFA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.319 — Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by numerous entities. Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 450i (b) (7), eligible applicant means:
(A) State agricultural experiment station; (B) College and universities; (C) University research foundation; (D) Other research institutions and organizations; (E) Federal agencies; (F) National laboratories; (G) Private organizations or corporations; (H) Individuals; or (I) Any group consisting of two (2) or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) Competitive Grants Program provides funds for improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 FBMB RFA |
| 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 312723 Full Announcement-FY 2019 FBMB RFA -> FY 2019 FBMB RFA-REVISED.pdf
Folder 312723 Full Announcement-FY 2019 FBMB RFA -> FY 2019 FBMB RFA.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.319 | PKG00248153 | Feb 07, 2019 | Apr 09, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312723 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
312723 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
312723 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
312723 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
312723 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
312723 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
312723 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
312723 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
312723 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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