Opportunity Information: Apply for RD 09 HEIRPROPERTY
Apply for RD 09 HEIRPROPERTY
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Heir Property" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.446 Rural Community Development Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2008 and posted on Dec 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 5, 2009 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than January 5, 2009 to be eligible for funding. Electronic copies must be received no later than January 5, 2009 to be eligible for funding. Late applications will not be eligible for funding.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Heir Property grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RD 09 HEIRPROPERTY) was a discretionary funding program administered under USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs. It focused on supporting the development of pilot programs that address "heir property" challenges, a legal and administrative problem that has played a significant role in the long-running, multigenerational loss of land among African American farmers. Heir property commonly refers to land passed down without a clear, probated will or formal title transfer, leaving multiple descendants with shared ownership interests. That kind of fractional, unclear title can make it difficult to access credit, qualify for farm and housing programs, make improvements, sell or lease land cleanly, or prevent forced partition sales, all of which can accelerate land loss over time. This opportunity was designed to test practical, on-the-ground approaches to help families and communities resolve or mitigate those issues.
Funding was offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means awardees would be expected to work in coordination with the agency and follow a more hands-on federal involvement model than a standard grant. The program fell under the Agriculture activity category and was associated with CFDA number 10.446, the Rural Community Development Initiative. The total estimated funding available was $80,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000, and the agency anticipated making about four awards. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which reduces barriers for smaller organizations that may not have the resources to bring additional dollars to the table.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). In practice, that framing suggests the program was aimed at community-based organizations, legal aid and advocacy groups, and other mission-driven nonprofits capable of piloting outreach, education, technical assistance, and other supportive services tied to heir property problems in rural communities. The central goal was not simply research, but the creation and demonstration of pilot models that could be replicated or scaled to help stabilize land tenure and reduce the loss of family-owned farmland connected to heirs property complications.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted and created on December 12, 2008, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of January 5, 2009. Applicants had to ensure paper submissions were postmarked by January 5, 2009, and electronic submissions were received by that same date. The notice made clear that late applications would not be considered. The opportunity was archived on February 4, 2009, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition.
For applicants needing the full program announcement, the listing referenced an additional information link to the program announcement. The point of contact listed for access issues was Clyde Thompson, reachable by phone at 202-692-0200.
Heir Property Grant Opportunity (RD 09 HEIRPROPERTY) - FAQs
What is the Heir Property grant opportunity (RD 09 HEIRPROPERTY)?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity administered under USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs. It supported the development of pilot programs designed to address "heir property" challenges in rural communities.
What is "heir property" in the context of this opportunity?
Heir property commonly refers to land passed down without a clear, probated will or formal title transfer. As a result, multiple descendants may hold shared ownership interests, creating fractional and unclear title.
Why are heir property issues important in this program?
The opportunity was focused on heir property because it has played a significant role in long-running, multigenerational land loss among African American farmers. Unclear title and fractional ownership can create legal and administrative barriers that make it harder to keep family land.
What kinds of problems can heir property create for landowners?
Heir property complications can make it difficult to access credit, qualify for farm and housing programs, make improvements, sell or lease land cleanly, or prevent forced partition sales. These barriers can accelerate land loss over time.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal was to test practical, on-the-ground approaches to help families and communities resolve or reduce heir property issues. The focus was on creating and demonstrating pilot models that could be replicated or scaled.
Was this program intended to fund research only?
No. The central goal was not simply research. It emphasized development and demonstration of pilot programs tied to real-world heir property challenges.
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was offered through cooperative agreements. This generally implies more hands-on federal involvement and coordination with the agency compared with a standard grant.
Which USDA area administered the program?
The opportunity was administered under USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
It fell under the Agriculture activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 10.446, the Rural Community Development Initiative.
How much total funding was available?
The total estimated funding available was $80,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $20,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making about four awards.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching funds requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including: (1) 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded under both eligible nonprofit categories.
What kinds of organizations did this eligibility suggest the program was designed for?
Based on the eligibility framing, the program was aimed at community-based organizations, legal aid and advocacy groups, and other mission-driven nonprofits capable of piloting outreach, education, technical assistance, and related support services tied to heir property problems.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RD 09 HEIRPROPERTY.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 12, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was January 5, 2009.
What were the submission rules for paper applications?
Paper submissions had to be postmarked by January 5, 2009.
What were the submission rules for electronic applications?
Electronic submissions had to be received by January 5, 2009.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The notice stated that late applications would not be considered.
Was this a time-limited opportunity?
Yes. It was a time-limited competition and was archived on February 4, 2009.
Where could applicants find the full program announcement?
The listing referenced an additional information link to the program announcement for the full details.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Clyde Thompson.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Clyde Thompson could be reached by phone at 202-692-0200.
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