Technical assistance for prosperity

Arkansas Land And Community Development Corporation received a $675,000 Project Grant award dated September 30, 2025, from the Department of Agriculture's Office of Advocacy and Outreach under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (CFDA 10.443). The grant funds the "Technical Assistance for Prosperity" project, which will operate through September 29, 2028, in Brinkley, Arkansas. This initiative delivers comprehensive technical assistance, training, and outreach services designed to support socially disadvantaged farmers, veteran farmers, and beginning farmers in accessing USDA programs and establishing viable agricultural enterprises across a 42-county service area in rural Arkansas.

The funded project provides individualized assessments, mentorship programs, professional development, and support in developing business and conservation plans for target populations. Specific services include training on conservation planning and climate-smart agricultural practices, assistance with heir property barriers to agricultural participation, facilitation of access to USDA programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) resources, and business development support for small and micro farm enterprises. As a minority-owned and Black American-owned nonprofit community development corporation, the awardee leverages its established expertise and partnerships with agricultural organizations to close opportunity gaps and promote equitable participation in federal agricultural programs for historically underserved populations.