Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans

 
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    CFDA#

    10.334     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

    Summary

    The need for workforce development opportunities for Veterans in rural areas corresponds to the need to train a new generation of farmers and ranchers in areas dominated by an aging farm population. Along with higher percentages of rural youth enlisting in the Army when compared to those from more urban areas, America is experiencing demographic changes such as increased numbers of women and minorities serving, and a greater reliance on the National Guard and Reserve in overseas deployments.


    The overarching goal of AgVets is to increase the number of military veterans pursuing knowledge and skills development through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm/ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector.

     

    History of Funding

    In FY 18, NIFA funded six AGVETS pilot projects. Information about the funded projects is available at https://nifa.usda.gov/program/enhancing-agricultural-opportunities-military-veterans-agvets.

    Additional Information

    Indirect costs that exceed the established limit will not be accepted. Section 713 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub. L. 115-31) limits indirect costs to 30 percent of the total federal funds provided (or 42.857 percent of total direct costs) under each award. Therefore, when preparing budgets, you should limit your request for the recovery of indirect costs to the lesser of your institution's official negotiated indirect cost rate or the equivalent of 30 percent of total Federal funds awarded.

    Contacts

    Brent Elrod

    Brent Elrod
    Division of Family and Consumer Sciences
    Waterfront Centre 800 9th Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20024
    (202) 690-3468
    (202) 690-2469
     

  • Eligibility Details

    AgVets applicants must be nonprofit organizations.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by June 26, 2020. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.

    Award Details

    The anticipated amount available for AgVets grants in FY20 is approximately $9,595,000. Awards are up to $1,000,000.

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