The USDA is offering the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR) to provide financial assistance to eligible entities. This grant is for supporting community-based organizations, higher education institutions, and eligible tribal entities. It seeks proposals for both new awards and supplemental funding for existing projects. The core purpose of this program is to empower socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers by providing them with crucial outreach and technical assistance. The overarching goal is to help these individuals own and effectively operate farms, ranches, and non-industrial forest lands, while also ensuring their increased and linguistically appropriate participation in the various agricultural programs provided by the USDA.
Opportunity ID: 131193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Advocacy Outreach
OASDFR Questions Phone 202-720-6350 Email:oasdfr2012@osec.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| updated e-mail address in synopsis oasdfr2012@osec.usda.gov is correct. | Dec 02, 2011 | |
| USDA Grant Opportunity Number OAO-00005 replaces opportunity number OAO-00004. Please refer to OAO-00005 only, for applications to the USDA OASDFR Grant Program. | Dec 02, 2011 | |
| $19,000,000 is the total estimated funding. | Nov 17, 2011 | |
| Nov 17, 2011 | ||
| Nov 17, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Advocacy Outreach
OASDFR Questions Phone 202-720-6350 Email:oasdfr2012@osec.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA. |
| 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:oasdfr2012@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA. |
| 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:oasdfr2012@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA. |
| 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:oasdfr2012@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OAO-00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.443 — Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA. |
| 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:oasdfr2012@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 131193 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2012 revised usda oasdfr foa 11 17 11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Office of Advocacy Outreach OASDFR Questions Phone 202-720-6350 Email: oasdfr2012@osec.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.443 | PKG00086030 | Nov 17, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
131193 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
131193 SF424B-1.1.pdf
131193 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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