Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program
Post Date
September 22nd 2011
Application Due Date
November 22nd 2011
Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-BFR-003541
CFDA Number(s)
10.311
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Grant
Funding Activity Categories
Number of Awards
35
Eligibility Categories
Applications may be submitted by a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of qualified public and/or private entities. These collaborations may include the following entities: State Cooperative Extension Services; Federal, State, or tribal agencies; community based organizations; nongovernmental organizations; junior and four-year colleges or universities or foundations maintained by a college or university; private for-profit organizations; and other appropriate partners. Inclusion of beginning and/or non-beginning farmers and ranchers as part of the collaborative group is strongly encouraged. Applications submitted by individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to the BFRDP.
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$19000000
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Award Range:
$None - $None
Grant Description
The BFRDP provides resources to support the development of educational outreach curricula, workshops, educational teams, training, and technical assistance programs to assist beginning farmers and ranchers (includes beginning forest landowners, hereafter) in the United States and its territories with entering, establishing, building and managing successful farm and ranch enterprises.
Contact Information
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Agency
Department of Agriculture
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Office:
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Agency Contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
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