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USDA NIFA Grant Opportunity: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), a major grant initiative supporting new farmers and ranchers across the United States and its territories. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for education and technical assistance - Products/Services Requested: - Education, outreach, and technical assistance projects for beginning farmers and ranchers - Standard Grants: Training and technical assistance projects (awards from $49,000 to $750,000, durations of 12-36 months) - Education Team Grants: Train-the-trainer and curriculum development projects (up to $750,000 over 36 months) - Curriculum and Training Clearinghouse Grant: Operation and maintenance of an online education platform and resource library (single award up to $750,000 over 36 months) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be collaborative networks (e.g., extension services, agencies, NGOs, educational institutions, for-profits) - Projects must focus on training, outreach, and technical assistance (not research or degree programs) - Cost sharing or matching is required - No duplicate projects; certain prior awardees are ineligible - Priority areas include farm practices, business training, and resource management - Estimated total funding available: $44.4 million - Place of performance: United States and its territories

Description

The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) aims to assist beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories by providing education, outreach, and technical assistance. The program supports projects that help these individuals gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to make informed decisions and enhance the sustainability of their operations. Eligible applicants include collaborative networks or partnerships of qualified public and private entities such as State Cooperative Extension Services, federal and tribal agencies, community-based organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions. The program offers various grant types including Standard Grants, Education Team Grants, and Curriculum and Training Clearinghouse Grants, with funding ranging from $49,000 to $750,000 per award. The application deadline is June 16, 2026.

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