Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-OP-010793
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (AgVets). The program provides grants to non-profit organizations to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on training programs in farm and ranch operations. These projects must offer onsite, practical training and classroom education to prepare veterans for successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and feasibility of their proposed training curricula, their capacity to effectively deliver the program, and their ability to demonstrate sustainable outcomes for veteran participants. The application deadline is July 11, 2024.
Approximately $4,162,807 in total funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 per year for up to 3 years. The grant program is open to non-profit organizations across the United States, excluding institutions of higher education, to establish or enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans regionally.
Synopsis
The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture - regardless of age or production choice - strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. NIFA requests applications for the AgVets to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for training programs and services to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY24-AgVets-RFA-P.pdf |
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