OPPE-016: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements notices from 2021.
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $250,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 200 awards. Applications closed on August 25, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$250,000
- Expected awards200
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
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Key dates
| Posted | July 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 25, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 24, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program awards averaged $666,213; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This notice announces the availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 2021 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 technical assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter referred to as the “2501 Program”). The overall goal of the 2501 Program is to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers with owning and operating farms and ranches and in participating equitably in the full range of agricultural, forestry, and related programs offered by USDA. In partnership with the OPPE, eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agriculturally related services, and USDA programs, and to conduct outreach initiatives designed to accomplish those goals. This partnership includes working closely with OPPE, attend OPPE-led events in your proposed service territory, and collaborate with your State Food and Agriculture Council (SFAC). The SFAC consists of leadership in each state of the following agencies: Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development.
Who has won Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (10.443) awarded $123 million across 185 grant awards, an average of $666,213 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | Mississippi | 2 | $2.2 million |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | New York | 2 | $1.5 million |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | North Carolina | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Massachusetts | 2 | $1.5 million |
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico | 2 | $1.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is OPPE-016 still open?
No. It closed on August 25, 2021.
Who can apply for Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers?
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
What is the deadline for Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers?
Closed August 25, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $750,000 each.
Who has won Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alcorn State University, International Rescue Committee, Inc., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The program made 185 awards worth $123 million in that time.