This grant is for the purpose of fostering the next generation of U.S. farmers and ranchers. With a significant portion of current operators nearing retirement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) to support new agricultural entrants. This program targets individuals with 10 years or less of farming or ranching experience, a demographic representing a substantial portion of family farms. Established under federal legislation, the BFRDP provides funding to address the unique needs of these emerging farmers, facilitating essential training and resources to ensure the continuity and vitality of American agriculture.
Opportunity ID: 58569
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-BFR-003356 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.311 — Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| 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 and/or private entities. These collaborations may include the following entities: State Cooperative Extension Services; Federal, State, or tribal agencies; community based organizations; 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. Applications submitted by 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 U.S. agricultural population is poised to make a dramatic change – half of all current farmers are likely to retire in the next decade. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the average age of farm operators was 57 years. Farmers over the age 55 own more than half the farmland in the U.S. But the number of new farmers and ranchers over the age of 35 is increasing, as does the number of smaller farms and ranches nationwide. To address the needs of this changing generation, Section 7410 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub .L. No. 110-234) amended Section 7405 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and made available in Fiscal Year 2009, $17.2 million to fund a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). According to these legislations, a beginning farm is considered to be one that is operated by one or more operators who have 10 years or less of experience operating a farm or ranch. In 2007, approximately 21 percent of family farms met that definition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 58569 Full Announcement-1 -> bfrdp rfa 2011 final 102610.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 | PKG00022112 | Oct 26, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58569 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
58569 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
58569 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
58569 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
58569 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
58569 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
58569 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
58569 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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