USDA Department: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Grant focus: This grant supports delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories that are entering, establishing, building, and managing successful farm and ranch enterprises.
Application period: January 17-April 4
Awards Range: $49,999 - $750,000
Match: 100%
Intended applicants: The recipient must be a collaborative, state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities, which may include: state cooperative extension service; community-based and nongovernmental organization; college or university (including institutions awarding associate degrees); or any other appropriate partner.
