Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA RMA OUTREACH 2010 01
Apply for USDA RMA OUTREACH 2010 01
- The Risk Management Agency in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Mar 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Educational institutions, community based organizations, associations of farmers and ranchers, state departments of agriculture, and other non profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA RMA OUTREACH 2010 01) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency (RMA) designed to expand outreach, education, and hands-on training for farmers and ranchers who are often left out of traditional program delivery. The focus is on helping limited resource producers, socially disadvantaged producers, and other traditionally underserved farmers and ranchers who produce "Priority Commodities" (as defined in the announcement's Part I.C). The main goal is to improve these producers' access to practical information and skills, especially around risk management tools and resources that can help protect their operations and strengthen long-term viability.
RMA planned to make about $2.5 million available in total, with an estimated 50 awards, and projects were expected to run for up to one year. Funding is awarded competitively, meaning applicants must submit proposals that clearly describe the outreach activities they will deliver, who they will serve, and how their approach will create real, measurable benefits for the intended communities within the one-year project window. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which can lower the barrier to entry for smaller organizations that may not have the resources to provide matching funds.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which is important because it signals a more collaborative relationship than a typical grant. Under this structure, recipients must be willing to work closely with RMA and accept substantial agency involvement in the project. Applicants also must be able to demonstrate non-financial benefits from the partnership agreement, meaning the value of the project is not just about transferring funds to a recipient but about producing public benefits such as improved producer knowledge, increased participation in risk management programs, stronger local networks, better-informed business decisions, and more resilient farm and ranch operations in underserved communities.
Eligible applicants include educational institutions, community-based organizations, associations of farmers and ranchers, state departments of agriculture, and other nonprofit organizations. The eligibility category is broad but is clearly oriented toward organizations with strong community ties and the ability to deliver training and information directly to producers who may face barriers such as limited access to extension services, language differences, geographic isolation, limited internet connectivity, or historic exclusion from mainstream agricultural programs.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on March 5, 2010, with an application deadline of April 15, 2010, and an archive date of May 15, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Outreach Program Manager, Jay Howard Brock, at (202) 690-4789.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program?
The Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA). It is designed to expand outreach, education, and hands-on training for farmers and ranchers who are often left out of traditional program delivery.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA RMA OUTREACH 2010 01.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Risk Management Agency (RMA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main goal is to improve underserved producers' access to practical information and skills, especially related to risk management tools and resources that can help protect their operations and strengthen long-term viability.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program focuses on farmers and ranchers who are often left out of traditional program delivery, including limited resource producers, socially disadvantaged producers, and other traditionally underserved farmers and ranchers.
Are there specific commodities this program focuses on?
Yes. The opportunity focuses on underserved farmers and ranchers who produce "Priority Commodities" as defined in the announcement's Part I.C.
What kinds of activities should projects deliver?
Projects are expected to deliver outreach, education, and hands-on training that helps eligible producers gain practical knowledge and skills, particularly around risk management tools and resources.
How much total funding was planned for this opportunity?
RMA planned to make about $2.5 million available in total.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program estimated about 50 awards.
How long could projects last?
Projects were expected to run for up to one year.
Is this funding awarded competitively?
Yes. Funding is awarded competitively, meaning applicants must submit proposals that clearly describe their outreach activities, who they will serve, and how the approach will create real, measurable benefits within the one-year project window.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for recipients?
A cooperative agreement indicates a more collaborative relationship than a typical grant. Recipients must be willing to work closely with RMA and accept substantial agency involvement in the project.
What does it mean to demonstrate non-financial benefits from the partnership agreement?
Applicants must be able to show that the project will produce public benefits beyond the transfer of funds. Examples described in the opportunity include improved producer knowledge, increased participation in risk management programs, stronger local networks, better-informed business decisions, and more resilient farm and ranch operations in underserved communities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include educational institutions, community-based organizations, associations of farmers and ranchers, state departments of agriculture, and other nonprofit organizations.
What kinds of organizations are this program especially oriented toward?
The eligibility is broad but oriented toward organizations with strong community ties and the capacity to deliver training and information directly to producers who may face barriers to access.
What barriers to access are mentioned in the opportunity?
Examples of barriers described include limited access to extension services, language differences, geographic isolation, limited internet connectivity, or historic exclusion from mainstream agricultural programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 5, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 15, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 15, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Outreach Program Manager, Jay Howard Brock, at (202) 690-4789.
What should a strong proposal emphasize based on the description provided?
A strong proposal should clearly describe: (1) the outreach, education, and hands-on training activities to be delivered, (2) the target communities and producers to be served (including underserved producers producing Priority Commodities), and (3) how the project will create real, measurable benefits within the one-year project period, while also aligning with a cooperative agreement structure that includes substantial RMA involvement.
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