Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA ARPA 005216
Apply for USDA NIFA ARPA 005216
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2015 and posted on Jun 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,449,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,082,736.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by qualified public and private entities. This includes all colleges and universities, Federal, State, and local agencies, nonprofit and for profit private organizations or corporations, and other entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is designed to support education and outreach efforts that help U.S. agricultural producers make better decisions about risk. The program centers on practical, producer-focused training intended to strengthen farm and ranch businesses by improving how producers recognize, evaluate, and manage the many types of risks that affect profitability and long-term viability.
At its core, the program goal is educational: to provide agricultural producers and, when appropriate, their families with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed risk management decisions. The emphasis on profitability signals that projects are expected to go beyond general awareness and instead deliver usable information that can be applied in real operational settings. In practice, this kind of programming typically involves workshops, courses, technical assistance, decision tools, demonstrations, and other learning activities that translate risk management concepts into actionable planning and management choices for producers.
This opportunity was offered as a competitive grants program, meaning applicants submit proposals and awards are made through a merit-based review process rather than by formula allocation. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is agriculture. The listing is associated with CFDA number 10.500, which corresponds to the Cooperative Extension Service, reflecting the program's strong connection to extension-style education and producer outreach, even though it is not limited only to extension offices.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined. Applications may be submitted by qualified public and private entities, including colleges and universities, federal, state, and local government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit private organizations or corporations, and other qualified entities. This wide eligibility is intended to encourage partnerships and to leverage organizations that already have trusted relationships with producers or specialized expertise in risk management education. The notice indicates "Others (see text field...)" as an eligibility category, but the accompanying eligibility statement clarifies that both public and private institutions are welcome as long as they are qualified to carry out the work.
The total estimated funding available under this particular announcement was $4,449,600. Individual awards were expected to fall within a defined range, with an award floor of $355,968 and an award ceiling of $1,082,736. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, which generally lowers the barrier to participation for organizations that may not have access to non-federal matching funds, and allows project selection to focus more on merit, design quality, and expected impact rather than applicant resources.
Key timeline details for this archived opportunity are as follows: it was posted and created on June 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 6, 2015, and it was archived on August 5, 2015. While those dates are specific to this funding cycle, they also signal that ARME has historically run on relatively short application windows, so interested applicants typically need to prepare proposals promptly and have partnerships, work plans, and outreach strategies well developed in advance.
For access and application support, the announcement referenced an additional information link titled "Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program." It also provided a NIFA Help Desk contact for technical difficulties in accessing the full announcement: 202-401-5048, available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. The notice also notes there is contact support for questions related to preparing application content, implying that applicants could seek guidance not only on technical submission issues but also on proposal development requirements described in the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program
What is the Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program?
The Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports education and outreach efforts that help U.S. agricultural producers make better risk management decisions.
What is the main purpose of ARME funding?
The program is designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses by improving how producers recognize, evaluate, and manage the many risks that affect profitability and long-term viability. The focus is on practical, producer-centered education that results in usable, real-world decision-making improvements.
Who is the program intended to benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are U.S. agricultural producers. When appropriate, the program may also serve producers' families as part of the educational goal of supporting informed risk management decisions.
What kinds of activities or projects does ARME support?
The opportunity emphasizes practical training and outreach that translates risk management concepts into actionable steps producers can use in real operations. Examples of typical programming mentioned include workshops, courses, technical assistance, decision tools, demonstrations, and other learning activities focused on risk management.
Is this an education-focused program or a general awareness program?
It is education-focused, with an emphasis on delivering information and tools that producers can apply directly in operational settings. The stated emphasis on profitability suggests projects should go beyond general awareness and provide practical, actionable guidance.
Is ARME a competitive grant program?
Yes. ARME was offered as a competitive grants program where applicants submit proposals and awards are made through a merit-based review process rather than a formula allocation.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this grant opportunity?
The activity category is agriculture.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 10.500, which corresponds to the Cooperative Extension Service. This reflects the program's strong connection to extension-style education and producer outreach, while noting it is not limited only to extension offices.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and may include qualified public and private entities. The notice indicates that applications may be submitted by colleges and universities; federal, state, and local government agencies; nonprofit and for-profit private organizations or corporations; and other qualified entities. The eligibility language emphasizes that both public and private institutions are welcome as long as they are qualified to carry out the work.
Does the program encourage partnerships?
Yes. The wide eligibility is intended to encourage partnerships and to leverage organizations with trusted relationships with producers or specialized expertise in risk management education.
How much total funding was estimated to be available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding available under this particular announcement was $4,449,600.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to fall within a defined range, with an award floor of $355,968 and an award ceiling of $1,082,736.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided.
What were the key dates for this funding cycle?
This opportunity was posted and created on June 4, 2015. The original and current closing date was July 6, 2015. The opportunity was archived on August 5, 2015.
Is this opportunity currently open?
Based on the information provided, this specific funding cycle is not open because it was archived on August 5, 2015.
How long was the application window for the cycle described?
Based on the dates provided (posted June 4, 2015 and closing July 6, 2015), the application window for this cycle was relatively short.
Where could applicants find additional details about the announcement?
The notice referenced an additional information link titled "Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive Grants Program" for access to the full announcement and related materials.
Who do applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties, the announcement provided the NIFA Help Desk contact at 202-401-5048, available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Is there support for questions about preparing the application content?
Yes. The notice indicates there is contact support for questions related to preparing application content, suggesting assistance may be available beyond technical submission issues.
Which USDA agency administers ARME?
The program is administered by USDA through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the overall program emphasis in plain terms?
The emphasis is on helping producers make better risk management decisions through practical education and outreach, with the goal of improving profitability and supporting long-term business viability for farms and ranches.
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