# Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-op-009110-enhancing-agricultural-opportunities-for-military-veterans/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339664

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $4.8 million in total. Applications closed on June 20, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-OP-009110 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 20, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $4.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.334 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Applicants for the AgVets must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. AgVets applicants must be nonprofit entities (see Definitions in Appendix III). A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Only the applicant must meet the eligibility requirement. Project partners and collaborators need not meet the eligibility requirement. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the successful completion of the project. Applications submitted by individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to AgVets. Fiscal Agent: If an applicant cannot accept Federal funds directly, a letter must be included in the application stating that in the event the application results in an award, the award funds must be administered through a fiscal agent organization on their behalf. This agent must be identified in the letter from the applicant and the letter must be countersigned by an authorized representative of the fiscal agent organization. The letter should include the fiscal agent’s point of contact, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. This letter is to be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV, Section B). In the event an application is recommended for funding, NIFA will request that both the applicant or institution/organization and the fiscal agent organization submit complete management information (see Part V, Section D).

## What the grant funds

The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. NIFA requests applications for the AgVets to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for training programs and services to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-OP-009110 still open?

No. It closed on June 20, 2022.

### Who can apply for Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program?

Closed June 20, 2022. 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 $4.8 million in total.

### Who has won Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Land at Home Project, Inc, Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council, Hoosier Uplands Economic Dev Corp. The program made 28 awards worth $19.3 million in that time.