Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.464
- Agency
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Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 10 $9,224,609 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- The Policy Center
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 12-9913-0-1-999
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture funds research, policy analysis, and recommendations to advance equitable integration of USDA programs for socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center (CFDA 10.464), with the most recent grant award issued September 27, 2024.
The program operates on a noncompetitive basis at the discretion of USDA. Funding is awarded to 1890 Land Grant Institutions only, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 7601, including Tuskegee University. Agreements are generally structured for one year with potential extensions authorized at USDA's discretion. Recipients must retain all federal award records for three years from the date of submission of their final financial report.
Grant awards over the past seven years total $9.2 million across ten awards, issued annually in September. The Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach has dominated the program, funding eight awards worth $8.8 million, with the remaining two awards worth $400 thousand obligated by the Department of Agriculture directly. All awards are structured as Project Grants. Recent awards target operation of the Policy Research Center to conduct research on the impact of agricultural policy and Farm Bill provisions on socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, develop policy recommendations, enhance stakeholder engagement, and improve participation in USDA programs. The three most recent awards—issued September 27, 2024; September 29, 2023; and September 29, 2022—each obligated $1.5 million and supported annual operation of the Center.
The program has not posted a new solicitation recently. The most recent publicly available opportunity (OAO-00009) was posted February 17, 2015 with a due date of April 13, 2015 and solicited establishment of the Center at an 1890 Institution. Current applicants should confirm with USDA whether the program is accepting new applications or supporting only the existing Center through renewals.
Objective and description
- Objective
The Policy Research Center was established to collect, analyze, and evaluate data to develop policy recommendations for the protection and promotion of the interest of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Center will serve as a public aw
- Description
The Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (SDFR) Policy Research Center was established to shape and develop agriculture policy and implement strategies to make significant contributions to the Farm Bill that will improve the success of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Only 1890 Institutions as defined in 7 U.S.C. 7601, including Tuskegee University, may apply and are eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (& U.S.C. 321 et seq.).
- Beneficiary eligibility
Minority Farmers and Ranchers
- Uses of assistance
The Policy Research Center specializes in policy research impacting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Land loss, land retention, and access to local, state, and federal programs, and youth education and nutrition are major areas of research and policy development.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Agreements are generally for one year. Extensions may be authorized under certain circumstances at the discretion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria are dependent upon identification of specific project requirements and program priorities developed by the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), in consultation with collaborating agencies and organizations.
- Award procedure
Assistance is awarded at the discretion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on a noncompetitive basis.
- Renewals
Renewals may be made at the discretion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Extensions must be requested at least 45 days before the end of the Period of Performance.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socially Disadvantaged Policy Research Center | Closed |
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcorn State University | $9,224,609 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$391 |
| FY2024 | $1,500,000 |
| FY2023 | $1,500,000 |
| FY2022 | $3,000,000 |
| FY2020 | $1,500,000 |
| FY2019 | $525,000 |
| FY2018 | $400,000 |
| FY2017 | $800,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.464?
Assistance Listing 10.464 is Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center, a federal grant program run by Department of Agriculture.
What is the CFDA number for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center?
Its CFDA number is 10.464: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.464 awarded?
10 grant awards under 10.464 have obligated $9,224,609 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 10.464?
The recipients obligated the most under Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center are Alcorn State University ($9,224,609).
How much did 10.464 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 10.464 obligated -$391 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 10.464?
No opportunity listed under 10.464 is open now. The latest, Socially Disadvantaged Policy Research Center, was posted on February 17, 2015.
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