The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $2,121,750 Project Grant to the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center (NCERMEC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The grant, under CFDA 10.520 - Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships Competitive Grants Program, will fund the Center's efforts to deliver risk management education to agricultural producers in the North Central region. The Center will conduct a needs assessment, implement a competitive grants program for risk management education and exploratory projects, provide training for educators and grant recipients, and execute a comprehensive communications plan. Key focus areas include helping producers manage production, marketing, financial, legal, and human resource risks to enhance the profitability and sustainability of their operations. The Center will also emphasize supporting beginning, immigrant, socially disadvantaged, and transitioning farmers and ranchers. Through sub-awards, the Center is collaborating with entities like Farm Commons, United Way of Northeast Michigan, Purdue University, and Kansas State University to provide legal education, technical assistance, and other risk management resources to agricultural producers in the region.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 3/31/25 | ||
| Not listed | $2.1m | 5/10/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2563240255101S | Farm Commons, Inc. | Project Grant 20247002742470 | $62.6k | 6/25/25 | |
2563240255164S | United Way Of Northeast Michigan | Project Grant 20247002742470 | $72.1k | 5/6/25 | |
2563240255107S | Purdue University | Project Grant 20247002742470 | $75.0k | 5/1/25 | |
2563240255105S | Land Stewardship Project | Project Grant 20247002742470 | $74.0k | 4/29/25 | |
2563240255161S | Kansas State University | Project Grant 20247002742470 | $100.0k | 4/24/25 |