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AgVets
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The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. AgVets projects will offer onsite, hands-on training and classroom education leading to a comprehensive understanding of successful farm and ranch operations and management practices. Projects may also offer workforce readiness and employment prospects for service-disabled veterans. Ensuring there are pathways for military veterans interested in pursuing careers in agriculture — regardless of age or production choice — strengthens agricultural production and rural economies across the United States. NIFA requests applications for the AgVets to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for training programs and services to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans.
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Represents a newly authorized and funded program. Section 760 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 244) hereby appropriated $5,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2018. Approximately $4.8 million will be available to fund this program. NIFA is working with USDA’s Farm Service Agency and plans to release the Request for Applications no later than October 1, 2017. The anticipated deadline is November 22, 2017.
For Fiscal Year 2018, six (6) applications were funded totaling $4,796,400.
For Fiscal Year 2019, six (6) applications were funded totaling $4,776,556.
In accordance with financial data provided by the Budget Office, the FY 2020 funding levels have not yet been established by Congressional Appropriations.
However, NIFA projects that approximately $4.7 million will be available to fund similar projects. .
Accomplishments: In FY24, nineteen (19) applications were received, and six awards were made.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
