The Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) is offering the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program (OASDFR). This grant is for eligible organizations to provide crucial outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners (SDFRFL) within specified geographic areas, ensuring linguistically appropriate support. The primary purpose of this program is to facilitate the connection of SDFRFL to various USDA programs. Projects funded through this initiative can receive up to $1,200,000 per grant, with annual budgets not exceeding $400,000. Approximately $19 million is available through this Request for Proposals.
Opportunity ID: 62153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements |
| Description: | The Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) requestsapplications for the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and RanchersCompetitive Grants Program (OASDFR). This announcement seeks applications from eligibleorganizations able to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantage farmers, ranchers and forest landowners (SDFRFL) within a defined geographic area in a linguistically appropriate manner. The intent of this portion of the OASDFR program is to focus specifically on connecting socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to USDAprograms. The Agency will fund up to $1,200,000 per grant for project activities identified in this RFP. Annual budgets for such projects must not exceed 400,000 per year. Approximately $19 million will be available through this RFP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Advocacy Outreach
Phone 202-720-6350 WEEKLY CONFERENCE CALLS are held Tuesdays from 2:30 – 3:30 to answer questions regarding the FY2011 OASDFR RFP. Conference calls will be held for the duration of the open RFP period. Call in number: 800-867-6144, passcode: 2631 E-mail questions in advance to OASDFR@osec.usda.gov. Questions received 24 hours prior to the call are answered on the call. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2011 | ||
| Minor misspelling in title | Jan 31, 2011 | |
| Jan 07, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements |
| Description: | The Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) requestsapplications for the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and RanchersCompetitive Grants Program (OASDFR). This announcement seeks applications from eligibleorganizations able to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantage farmers, ranchers and forest landowners (SDFRFL) within a defined geographic area in a linguistically appropriate manner. The intent of this portion of the OASDFR program is to focus specifically on connecting socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to USDAprograms. The Agency will fund up to $1,200,000 per grant for project activities identified in this RFP. Annual budgets for such projects must not exceed 400,000 per year. Approximately $19 million will be available through this RFP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Advocacy Outreach
Phone 202-720-6350 WEEKLY CONFERENCE CALLS are held Tuesdays from 2:30 – 3:30 to answer questions regarding the FY2011 OASDFR RFP. Conference calls will be held for the duration of the open RFP period. Call in number: 800-867-6144, passcode: 2631 E-mail questions in advance to OASDFR@osec.usda.gov. Questions received 24 hours prior to the call are answered on the call. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) requests applications for the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program (OASDFR). This announcement seeks applications from eligible organizations able to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantage farmers, ranchers and forest landowners (SDFRFL) within a defined geographic area in a linguistically appropriate manner. The intent of this portion of the OASDFR program is to focus specifically on connecting socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to USDA programs. The Agency will fund up to $1,200,000 per grant for project activities identified in this RFP. Annual budgets for such projects must not exceed 400,000 per year. Approximately $19 million will be available through this RFP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Advocacy Outreach
Grants Specialist Phone 202-720-6350 Email:oasdfr@osec.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outeach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) requests applications for the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program (OASDFR). This announcement seeks applications from eligible organizations able to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantage farmers, ranchers and forest landowners (SDFRFL) within a defined geographic area in a linguistically appropriate manner. The intent of this portion of the OASDFR program is to focus specifically on connecting socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to USDA programs. The Agency will fund up to $1,200,000 per grant for project activities identified in this RFP. Annual budgets for such projects must not exceed 400,000 per year. Approximately $19 million will be available through this RFP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Advocacy Outreach
Grants Specialist Phone 202-720-6350 Email:oasdfr@osec.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 62153 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2011 rfp final v3 posted 01.31.10.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Office of Advocacy Outreach Phone 202-720-6350 WEEKLY CONFERENCE CALLS are held Tuesdays from 2:30 – 3:30 to answer questions regarding the FY2011 OASDFR RFP. Conference calls will be held for the duration of the open RFP period. Call in number: 800-867-6144, passcode: 2631 E-mail questions in advance to OASDFR@osec.usda.gov. Questions received 24 hours prior to the call are answered on the call. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.443 | PKG00025170 | Jan 04, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
62153 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
62153 SF424B-1.1.pdf
62153 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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