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Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
OAO-00005
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Nov 17, 2011
Creation Date:
Dec 02, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Dec 21, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Dec 21, 2011
Archive Date:
Jan 20, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Natural Resources
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
70
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$19,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$800,000
Award Floor:
$0
CFDA Number(s):
10.443
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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
DM-Office of Advocacy and Outreach
Description
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (OASDFR). Proposals for new awards AND requests for supplemental funding for existing awards will be accepted through this funding opportunity. This program will assist community-based organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities in providing outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The overall goal of the OASDFR Program is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a linguistically appropriate manner in owning and operating farms, ranches and non-industrial forest lands while increasing their participation in agricultural programs provided by USDA.
Link to Additional Information
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement
electronically, please contact:
Office of Advocacy Outreach
OASDFR Questions
Phone 202-720-6350
OASDFR Grant Competition Information
Synopsis Modification History
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