This federal Project Grant award in the amount of $719,268.00, made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Advocacy and Outreach under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program, is intended to assist indigenous and Hispanic farmers in New Mexico with land stewardship practices, conservation, and accessing USDA programs. The grant recipient, Quivira Coalition, is a non-profit organization focused on fostering ecological, economic, and social health on western working landscapes. Through this funding, Quivira Coalition will provide education, training, technical assistance, and outreach to underserved farmers and ranchers, including beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran producers. Key activities include business management training, financial planning, risk management education, and support for adopting sustainable agricultural practices. Quivira Coalition has also collaborated with sub-awardees such as Montana State University and Tufts University on certain project components.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $719.3k | 9/26/23 |