# Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (10.334)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-334-enhancing-agricultural-opportunities-for-military-veterans/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $19.3 million in 28 grants, about $689,985 per award.

## Objectives

The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to nonprofits 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 on-site, 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.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5.2 million | 8 |
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 4 |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 7 |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 7 |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 14 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Land at Home Project, Inc | Arizona | $889,371 |
| Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council | Tennessee | $889,322 |
| Hoosier Uplands Economic Dev Corp | Indiana | $889,247 |
| Florida Is for Veterans, Inc. | Florida | $888,778 |
| The Veteran's Farm of North Carolina, Inc. | North Carolina | $866,428 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Virginia | $866,428 |
| Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc. | Arizona | $866,381 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Nebraska | $862,403 |
| Project Victory Gardens | South Carolina | $794,509 |
| Community Through Colors | Nevada | $765,780 |
| The National Center for Appropriate Technology Inc | Montana | $765,533 |
| Sprout MN | Minnesota | $750,000 |
| Greensky Gives, Inc | Alabama | $750,000 |
| Farmer Veteran Coalition of California Inc. | California | $750,000 |
| Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems | Michigan | $749,999 |
| Hoola Veteran Services | Hawaii | $749,913 |
| Not Forgotten Outreach Inc | New Mexico | $745,564 |
| Center for Land Based Learning | California | $744,937 |
| Whitaker Small Farm Group, Inc. | North Carolina | $740,940 |
| North South Institute, Inc. | Florida | $716,559 |