Opportunity ID: 326873

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-OP-007512
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 3
Posted Date: May 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 08, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020
Archive Date: Jul 26, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,595,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: A. Eligibility RequirementsAgVets applicants must be nonprofit entities (see Definitions in Part VIII, D). A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.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.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, D.).Applicants for 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. 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.

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 Help Desk

Phone: 202-401-5048

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:electronic@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated award floor. May 08, 2020
Update funding ceiling and floor and additional information description. May 06, 2020
May 06, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-OP-007512
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 3
Posted Date: May 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 08, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020
Archive Date: Jul 26, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,595,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: A. Eligibility RequirementsAgVets applicants must be nonprofit entities (see Definitions in Part VIII, D). A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.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.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, D.).Applicants for 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. 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.

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 Help Desk

Phone: 202-401-5048

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:electronic@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-OP-007512
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 2
Posted Date: May 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 07, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020
Archive Date: Jul 26, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,595,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: A. Eligibility RequirementsAgVets applicants must be nonprofit entities (see Definitions in Part VIII, D). A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.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.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, D.).Applicants for 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. 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.

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 Help Desk

Phone: 202-401-5048

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:electronic@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-OP-007512
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: May 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 06, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020
Archive Date: Jul 26, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,595,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: A. Eligibility Requirements
AgVets applicants must be nonprofit entities (see Definitions in Part VIII, D). A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
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.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, D.).
Applicants for 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.
Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. 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.

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 for fiscal year 2019 (FY19) 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 Help Desk

Phone: 202-401-5048

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:electronic@usda.gov

Folder 326873 Full Announcement-FY2021 Enhance Ag Op Veterans -> FY2020-2021-Enhancing-Ag-Opportunities-Military-Veterans-RFA-508.pdf

Folder 326873 Revised Full Announcement-FY2021 Enhance Ag Op Veterans -> FY2020-2021-Enhancing-Ag-Opportunities-Military-Veterans-RFA-508.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@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.334 PKG00261454 May 06, 2020 Jun 26, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

326873 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf

326873 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf

326873 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

326873 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

326873 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

326873 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

326873 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf

Optional forms

326873 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf

326873 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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