Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Funding range
- $250K – $1.5M
- Application window
- Opens: Not listed
- Closes: September 10, 2026
- Applications Status:Closed
- Location
- National
Source & verification
- Original funding source
- www.grants.gov
- Last checked
- October 27, 2026
- Last reviewed by Ryplle
- Not yet recorded
Source checks may be automated. Review dates reflect a recorded staff review. Confirm current requirements with the funder.
Eligibility at a glance
- Listed applicant types
- Nonprofit
- Geographic eligibility
- National
- Matching funds
- Not specified — check with the funder
- Major exclusions
- Not specified — check with the funder
Listed types are not a determination of eligibility. The funder’s full requirements take precedence.
Full eligibility requirements
Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).
About this grant
The purpose of the OAVFR p rogram, 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 ).
Contact information
- Joseph Perez Lead Policy Analyst
- grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- 202-445-5402