Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program

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 ).

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

• Nonprofit

Contact information

• Joseph Perez Lead Policy Analyst
• grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
• 202-445-5402