OPPE-019: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501 Program)
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 2024.
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 40 awards worth $22.3 million in total. Applications closed on July 5, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 7, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$250,000
- Total funding$22.3 million
- Expected awards40
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 5, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 4, 2024 |
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) 2024 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 Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (hereinafter referred to as the “2501 Program”). The term veteran, as used in this program, refers to military veterans. The overall goal of the 2501 Program is to encourage and assist underserved farmers and ranchers, military 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. It also includes projects that develop underserved youths' interest in agriculture. In partnership with the OPPE, eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agricultural-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 USDA Service Centers located in your state (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-019 still open?
No. It closed on July 5, 2024.
Who can apply for Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501 Program)?
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 and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501 Program)?
Closed July 5, 2024. 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 $22.3 million in total across about 40 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.