OPPE-018: 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 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 26, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Total funding$45.0 million
- Expected awards60
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
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Key dates
| Posted | April 26, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 25, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 24, 2023 |
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
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.
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-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.