This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from community-based and non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and
credit:
Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter referred to as the "2501 Program").
Individual applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria.
Funding is being provided to eligible entities who, in partnership with the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), will conduct outreach initiatives and training to achieve the overall goal of the 2501 Program—to assist socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms and ranches while increasing their participation in agricultural programs and services provided by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
This is a non-construction grant.
FOA Link:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-07-16/pdf/2019-1482 5. pdf