Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
About This Grant
The purpose of the OAVFR program, under assistance listing number 10.443, is to assist Veterans in owning and operating farms and ranches and to ensure they are knowledgeable and participating in full range of USDA programs. With OAVFR funding, recipient organizations can provide outreach, technical assistance, and education in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, and agricultural-related services. The program encourages technical assistance with accessing USDA programs, which includes working with local USDA Service Centers (Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development).
Grant Summary
Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program is a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant providing $250K to $1.5M for university, community college, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-10 (closing in 2 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$250K–$1.5M
2026-09-10
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program from National Institute of Food and Agriculture, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Food and Agriculture before the deadline.
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Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program?
Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program is offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is generally open to university, community college, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program provide?
Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program provides between $250K and $1.5M per award from National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program deadline?
Applications for Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program are due 2026-09-10 (closing in 2 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program?
To apply for Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture.