The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program (OASDFR) provides funds to organizations to conduct outreach and technical assistance to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to own and operate farms and ranches and to participate in agricultural programs. The OASDFR will support a wide range of outreach and assistance activities in farm management, financial management, marketing, application and bidding procedures, and other areas. The primary purpose of the OASDFR is to deliver outreach and technical assistance, to assure opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to successfully acquire, own, operate, and retain farms and ranches; and assure equitable participation in the full range of USDA programs.
Who Is Eligible to Apply
1862 Land-Grant Institutions
1890 Land-Grant Institutions
1994 Land-Grant Institutions
Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Native American Tribal Govts (Federally Recognized)
Native American Tribal Orgs, not Federally recognized Tribal Governments
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed
Other or Additional Information (See below)
State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed
More Information on Eligibility
Postsecondary educational institutions and community-based organizations, networks, or coalitions of community-based organizations that meet certain criteria. Organizations that received funding under this section before Jan. 1, 1996 are also eligible. IMPORTANT! See RFA for specific eligibility requirements.
Solicitation Date (Opening) September 24, 2008
Letter of Intent Due Date None
Due Date (Closing) December 12, 2008
Anticipated Award Date None
Estimated Total Program Funding $14,300,000.00
Range of Awards $100,000.00 to $300,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year 30%
Cost Sharing Requirements None
For More Information Contact Dionne Toombs
Funding Opportunity Number USDA-CSREES-ICGP-001825
CFDA Number 10.443 Outreach And Assistance For Socially Disadvantaged Farmers And Ranchers
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