This $716,559 federal Project Grant awarded on October 1, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) will allow North South Institute, Inc. to build upon an existing veteran small farm business incubator program. Specifically, the funding will establish three new and expand four existing veteran business incubators and...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) provides $749,952 to Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc. (doing business as The Star School) to increase the number of military veterans pursuing successful careers in food, agricultural and green industry sectors. The key products and services to be delivered...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $649,352 Project Grant under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to the non-profit organization Community Through Colors (CTC). Over a 3-year period, CTC will provide direct training, land access, marketing services, financial assistance, and business support to 50 military veteran farmers in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The project aims to...
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a Project Grant of $678,081 to Project Victory Gardens (PVG), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334). The grant funding will be used by PVG to expand their existing Farmer Bootcamp and Veteran Agribusiness Internship programs across South Carolina, which are designed to provide agricultural education,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $745,564 Project Grant through the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans (AgVets) Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to Not Forgotten Outreach Inc., a non-profit organization in Taos, New Mexico. The grant funding will support the VetCorps program, which provides comprehensive, hands-on agricultural training to veterans and their families. Training will cover a range of topics...
This $750,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.334 Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program) will support Appalachian Sustainable Development's "Producer Pathway" program. The program provides outreach, training, and wraparound support services to aspiring farmers, veterans, and vulnerable populations in Central Appalachia to build a sustainable regional...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.334 - Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program) will provide $745,975 over 3 years to the Center for Rural Affairs, a non-profit organization, to deliver training, technical assistance, and scholarship opportunities to 35 veteran farmers in Nebraska. The project will engage 11-12 veteran farmers per year in a cohort-based program...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $772,942 Project Grant under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to The Land At Home Project, Inc. located in Phoenix, AZ. This 3-year grant, awarded on Sep 15, 2024, supports the implementation of a comprehensive veteran agricultural education program that addresses issues at the nexus of human, animal, and environmental health. Key...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $772,818 Project Grant under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation in Mitchell, Indiana. The three-year grant, effective September 1, 2024, will support a comprehensive agricultural training program for military veterans. The initiative will provide participating veterans with an...
This $737,491 project grant from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program will provide training and support services to increase the number of veterans and civilians entering careers in farming. Awarded to the Rodale Institute on September 1, 2021, the project connects Rodale's existing veteran farmer training program with its full-season Farmer Training program and enhanced curriculum offered through Rodale...