This grant, offered by the Department of Agriculture, is specifically designed to support beginning farmers and ranchers across the U.S. The core purpose of the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP) is to significantly enhance national food security. It achieves this vital goal by providing new agricultural producers and their families with comprehensive knowledge, essential practical skills, and the necessary tools. This support empowers them to make informed and strategic decisions for their farming and ranching operations. Ultimately, the initiative aims to boost the long-term sustainability and economic viability of these new agricultural ventures, contributing to a more robust and resilient food system for the nation.
Opportunity ID: 51643
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-BFR-002918 |
| 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: | Feb 05, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | May 07, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,240,000 |
| 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 organizations 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The primary goal of BFRDP is to enhance food security by providing beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families in the U.S., as appropriate, with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations, and enhance their sustainability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 51643 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2010 bfrdp final jm 02 04 10.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.311 | PKG00016270 | Feb 05, 2010 | Apr 06, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
51643 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
51643 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
51643 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
51643 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
51643 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
51643 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
51643 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
51643 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf