The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans (AgVets) grant program. This grant is designed to provide competitive funding to non-profit organizations committed to increasing the number of military veterans pursuing successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. Through comprehensive, hands-on, and immersive model farm and ranch programs, projects will deliver essential knowledge and skills. Training includes both practical onsite experience and classroom education, focusing on farm and ranch operations and management practices. The program specifically encourages opportunities for military veterans, including workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ultimately, this initiative strengthens agricultural production and rural economies nationwide by creating pathways for veterans in agriculture.
Opportunity ID: 339664
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-009110 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.334 — Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants for the AgVets 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. AgVets applicants must be nonprofit entities (see Definitions in Appendix III). A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Only the applicant must meet the eligibility requirement. Project partners and collaborators need not meet the eligibility requirement. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the successful completion of the project. Applications submitted by individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to AgVets. Fiscal Agent: If an applicant cannot accept Federal funds directly, a letter must be included in the application stating that in the event the application results in an award, the award funds must be administered through a fiscal agent organization on their behalf. This agent must be identified in the letter from the applicant and the letter must be countersigned by an authorized representative of the fiscal agent organization. The letter should include the fiscal agent’s point of contact, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. This letter is to be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV, Section B). In the event an application is recommended for funding, NIFA will request that both the applicant or institution/organization and the fiscal agent organization submit complete management information (see Part V, Section D). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. NIFA requests applications for the AgVets to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for training programs and services to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 339664 Full Announcement-FY2022-AgVets-RFA -> FY22-AgVets-RFA-508-F.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.334 | PKG00273504 | Apr 20, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339664 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
339664 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
339664 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
339664 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
339664 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
339664 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
339664 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
339664 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
339664 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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