The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) is offering this grant through its Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP). This grant is designed to provide essential knowledge, skills, and tools to U.S. beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families. The primary purpose is to empower them to make informed decisions that are critical for the successful management and growth of their agricultural operations. By equipping them with the necessary resources and expertise, the program aims to significantly enhance the overall success and sustainability of new farming and ranching ventures across the United States.
Opportunity ID: 46027
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-BFR-002115 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.311 — Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,280,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities. These collaborations may include the following entities: State cooperative extension services; Federal, State, or tribal agencies; community based and nongovernmental organizations; junior and four-year colleges or universities or foundations maintained by a college or university; private for-profit organizations; and other appropriate partners. Inclusion of beginning and/or non-beginning farmers and ranchers as part of the collaborative group is strongly encouraged. Individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to the BFRDP program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | The primary purpose of CSREES BFRDP is to provide U.S. beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families, as appropriate, with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations, with the goal of enhancing success of beginning farmers and ranchers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to technical difficulties with Grants.gov, the due date for the submission of applications has been extended. | Feb 18, 2010 | |
| May 14, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-BFR-002115 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.311 — Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,280,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities. These collaborations may include the following entities: State cooperative extension services; Federal, State, or tribal agencies; community based and nongovernmental organizations; junior and four-year colleges or universities or foundations maintained by a college or university; private for-profit organizations; and other appropriate partners. Inclusion of beginning and/or non-beginning farmers and ranchers as part of the collaborative group is strongly encouraged. Individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to the BFRDP program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | The primary purpose of CSREES BFRDP is to provide U.S. beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families, as appropriate, with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations, with the goal of enhancing success of beginning farmers and ranchers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-BFR-002115 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.311 — Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 14, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,280,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities. These collaborations may include the following entities: State cooperative extension services; Federal, State, or tribal agencies; community based and nongovernmental organizations; junior and four-year colleges or universities or foundations maintained by a college or university; private for-profit organizations; and other appropriate partners. Inclusion of beginning and/or non-beginning farmers and ranchers as part of the collaborative group is strongly encouraged. Individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to the BFRDP program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | The primary purpose of CSREES BFRDP is to provide U.S. beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families, as appropriate, with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations, with the goal of enhancing success of beginning farmers and ranchers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 46027 Full Announcement-2 -> fy 09 bfrdp 05 13 09 revised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.311 | PKG00011068 | Mar 13, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46027 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
46027 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
46027 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
46027 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
46027 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
46027 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
46027 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
46027 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf