This grant, offered by the Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) Competitive Grants Program, is specifically designed to enhance the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers throughout the nation. Its primary purpose is to provide essential funding for the continuous maintenance and expansion of a comprehensive national, publicly accessible farm financial management database. This crucial resource will directly support the implementation of improved farm management practices across the agricultural sector. The initiative aims to empower producers with robust financial insights, fostering more effective decision-making and promoting sustainable farm operations. By strengthening financial management capabilities, the grant significantly contributes to the overall stability and long-term growth of agricultural businesses nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 351429
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-FBMB-010313 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.319 — Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $450,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may be submitted by numerous entities. Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7), eligible applicant means: 1. State agricultural experiment station; 2. College and universities; 3. University research foundation; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations or corporations; 8. Individuals; or 9. Any group consisting of two (2) or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.. |
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: | Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 351429 Full Announcement-FY24-FBMB-RFA -> FY24-FBMB-RFA-P.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.319 | PKG00284121 | Dec 11, 2023 | Feb 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351429 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
351429 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
351429 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
351429 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
351429 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
351429 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
351429 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
351429 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
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