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Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
USDA-NIFA-OP-011940
USDA-NIFA
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-011940
Owning Agency:
USDA-NIFA
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
The USDA and NIFA continue to take a leadership role in assisting veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture, while also supporting military families in rural America. As military members complete their tours of duty or transition to Veteran status, many return to rural America ready to farm, ranch, and start new businesses. Job and career opportunities can be difficult to locate. Connecting interested military veterans with meaningful employment is key. The AgVets program, under assistance listing 10.334, focuses on military veterans interested in pursuing careers across the food and agricultural sector and equipping them with the necessary skills, training, and experience that leads to meaningful employment opportunities, and in turn, strengthens farm finances and rural economies. |
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| Response Date | Jul 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jul 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Aug 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 750,000 |
| Award Floor | 300,000 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements AgVets applicants must be non-profit organizations. A letter stating the non-profit status should be included as an attachment to Field 12, Other Attachments (Part IV.B.). Institutions of higher education (i.e., universities, community colleges) are not eligible to apply as lead applicants. Only the applicant must meet the eligibility requirement. Project partners and collaborators need not meet this eligibility requirement. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the successful completion of the project, subject to NIFA approval. Applications submitted by individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to AgVets. Applicants with current and/or active AgVets awards are ineligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Angela Tatum Policy Specialist |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program |
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