# Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/oppe-018-outreach-and-assistance-for-socially-disadvantaged-farmers/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347769

> Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements offered grants of up to $750,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 60 awards worth $45.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 25, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OPPE-018 |
| Agency | Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 25, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 60 |
| Total funding | $45.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.443 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

The OPPE is committed to ensuring underserved communities can equitably participate in USDA programs. Differences in demographics, culture, economics, language, and other factors preclude a single approach to identifying solutions that can benefit underserved farmers and ranchers. Grants are provided to nonprofit community-based organizations, higher education institutions, and eligible Tribal entities with at least three (3) years of documented experience, preceding the submission date of an application. Eligible entities working with underserved farmers and ranchers or military veteran farmers and ranchers can improve their ability to start and maintain successful forestry and/or agricultural-related operations. With 2501 Program funding, eligible entities can provide education, training, and technical assistance and extend outreach and education efforts to connect with and assist underserved and military veteran farmers and ranchers to provide them with information on available USDA resources.

## Questions people ask

### Is OPPE-018 still open?

No. It closed on July 25, 2023.

### 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 July 25, 2023. 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. About $45.0 million in total across about 60 awards.

### 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.