Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
- Amount
- $250,000 - $1,500,000
- Closes
- Sep 10, 2026 (in 5 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- USDA-NIFA-ICGP-012261
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 10.443
Amount
$250,000 - $1,500,000
Who can apply
Applicants for the OAVFR program must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. 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 About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.Applications for the Outreach and Technical Assistance program area may only be submitted by:1. Any community-based organization, network, or coalition of community-based organizations that- a. has demonstrated experience in providing agricultural education or other agriculturally related services to Veteran farmers and ranchers; b. has provided to the Secretary documentar...
About this opportunity
The purpose of the OAVFR p rogram, under assistance listing number 10.443, is to assist Veterans in owning and operating farms and ranches and to ensure they are knowledgeable and participating in full range of USDA programs. With OAVFR funding, recipient organizations can provide outreach, technical assistance, and education in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, and agricultural-related services. The program encourages technical assistance with accessing USDA programs, which includes working with local USDA Service Centers ( Farm Service Agency , Natural Resources Conservation Service , and Rural Development ).