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USDA Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program (FBMB)

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA is seeking proposals for the Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program (FBMB). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA - Program Focus: - Supports innovative extension approaches and collaborative projects - Aims to maintain and expand the national farm financial management database (FINBIN) - Promotes farm management education and benchmarking - Eligibility: - Open to state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, private organizations, individuals, and groups of these entities - Products/Services Requested: - Research and extension services related to farm business management and benchmarking - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are mentioned - Funding: - Total estimated funding: $2,000,000 - Individual awards: $200,000 to $450,000 - Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with USDA priorities and support the development of farm management knowledge and skills - Emphasis on collaborative and innovative approaches - No OEMs or specific vendors are identified, as the opportunity is focused on services and research rather than product procurement.

Description

The FBMB program supports innovative extension approaches and collaborative efforts to maintain and expand the national farm financial management database (FINBIN). It aims to educate farmers, farm managers, and individuals involved in production agriculture to work effectively across disciplines to solve agricultural and educational challenges. The program supports all farmers, ranchers, and producers to develop farm management knowledge and skills aligned with USDA agriculture and food systems priorities. Eligible applicants include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, private organizations, individuals, and groups of these entities.

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