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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) is sponsored by USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements (OPPE). This program provides financial assistance to community-based and non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities to offer education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, and related USDA programs to underserved farmers and ranchers…
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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501) Program 2501 Program and Farm Bill Information Congress is currently developing the next farm bill. NIFA is still authorized to implement the program on behalf of the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) under the extension of its authorities. NIFA stands ready to execute congressional farm bill language signed into law.
It is unclear at this time if NIFA will manage the program permanently or when a NOFO will be issued for the program. Please check this page in the future for updates.
The goals of the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers OASDVFR (2501) Program are to assist farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms and ranches and accessing the full range of agricultural, forestry, and related programs offered by USDA as stated in 7 U.S.C. 2279 .
With 2501 Program funding, recipient organizations provide outreach, technical assistance, and training efforts authorized under agriculture programs. 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 ).
Eligible applicants include the following (see NOFO for additional details): Community-based organizations Higher Education Institutions Applications for the Center may only be submitted by 1890 Land-grant Universities. 2501 Grant Program Contact NIFA Awards $19.
8 Million Through the 2501 Program for Outreach and Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grant Programs 2501 Program Reporting Resources USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loans USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Outreach and Partnerships USDA Rural Development (RD) Page last updated: June 26, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based and non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities. The program aims to assist military veteran farmers and ranchers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) is funded by USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagements (OPPE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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