Opportunity Information: Apply for RMA TS 2012
Apply for RMA TS 2012
- The Risk Management Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Risk Management Education in Targeted States" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.458 Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Risk Management Education in Targeted States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: RMA TS 2012) is a USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) cooperative agreement program designed to expand practical crop insurance education for agricultural producers in states where participation in the Federal crop insurance program has historically been low and where insurance options and outreach have been limited. The central goal is to reduce gaps in awareness, understanding, and use of Federal crop insurance by delivering clear, relevant information to producers who are considered underserved by the program. The initiative focuses on helping producers better understand how crop insurance works, what options are available, how to evaluate coverage for their specific commodities and operations, and how insurance can fit into broader farm risk management planning.
This program is specifically targeted to a defined list of states that RMA designates as "Targeted States" for the purposes of this request for applications. Those states are Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Projects funded under this opportunity are expected to concentrate their education and outreach efforts within these states, with the intent of increasing producer engagement and improving access to understandable, actionable crop insurance information in places where outreach and participation lag behind national levels.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant. The activity category is education, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 10.458 (Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States). RMA anticipated making around 50 awards under this announcement, supporting a broad mix of projects and delivery approaches so long as they advance the core mission of improving crop insurance education and participation in the targeted areas.
In terms of funding levels, the announcement listed an estimated total program funding amount of $5,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $700,000 (the award ceiling), and the award floor was listed as $0, which typically means there was not a formally stated minimum request amount. Importantly for applicants, the program did not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower barriers for organizations that want to deliver education but may not have non-federal funds available to pair with an award.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications included in the full announcement. In practice for federal education and outreach programs like this, that broad eligibility often allows participation from universities, extension programs, nonprofit organizations, producer groups, state or local agencies, tribal organizations, and other entities capable of carrying out trainings, workshops, decision tools, and outreach campaigns that help producers understand and use crop insurance effectively.
The key dates for the funding opportunity were: posted on April 3, 2012, created on April 4, 2012, and closed on May 18, 2012 (original and current closing date were the same). The opportunity was archived on June 17, 2012, indicating it is no longer open, but the details remain useful as a reference point for the structure and intent of RMA's targeted-state education efforts.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, the contact was the Risk Management Education Division at (202) 720-0779 or via email at rma.risk-ed@rma.usda.gov, and an additional information link was provided in the listing titled "Targeted States Announcement."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Risk Management Education in Targeted States (RMA TS 2012)
What is the Risk Management Education in Targeted States opportunity (RMA TS 2012)?
The Risk Management Education in Targeted States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: RMA TS 2012) is a USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) cooperative agreement program intended to expand practical Federal crop insurance education for agricultural producers in certain states where participation has historically been low and where outreach and insurance options have been limited.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The central goal is to reduce gaps in awareness, understanding, and use of Federal crop insurance by delivering clear, relevant information to producers considered underserved by the program. The program emphasizes helping producers understand how crop insurance works, what options exist, how to evaluate coverage for specific commodities and operations, and how insurance fits into broader farm risk management planning.
Who is the program trying to reach?
The opportunity focuses on agricultural producers in states where Federal crop insurance participation has been historically low and where outreach has been limited, particularly producers considered underserved by the program.
Which states are considered "Targeted States" under this opportunity?
The targeted states listed in the announcement are: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Do funded projects have to operate in the targeted states?
Yes. Projects funded under this opportunity are expected to concentrate their education and outreach efforts within the designated targeted states, with the intent of increasing engagement and improving access to understandable, actionable crop insurance information in those areas.
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is a discretionary funding program using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant.
What is the activity/category of work supported?
The activity category is education, with a focus on practical crop insurance education and outreach.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 10.458 (Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States).
How many awards were anticipated?
RMA anticipated making around 50 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding amount listed was $5,000,000.
What was the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $700,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates there was no formally stated minimum request amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that cost sharing or matching was not required, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications included in the full announcement.
What kinds of organizations might apply under "unrestricted" eligibility?
While the announcement states eligibility was unrestricted, federal education and outreach programs like this often attract applicants such as universities, extension programs, nonprofit organizations, producer groups, state or local agencies, tribal organizations, and other entities capable of delivering trainings, workshops, decision tools, and outreach campaigns related to crop insurance education.
What kinds of activities or deliverables were projects expected to support?
Projects were expected to advance crop insurance education by delivering practical, understandable information to producers. Examples mentioned in the description include trainings, workshops, decision tools, and outreach campaigns designed to help producers understand crop insurance options and make informed coverage decisions.
What problem was this program designed to address?
The program was designed to address historically low participation in the Federal crop insurance program in certain states, as well as limited outreach and limited access to understandable information about insurance options in those areas.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 3, 2012, created on April 4, 2012, and closed on May 18, 2012 (the original and current closing dates were the same).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 17, 2012, indicating it is no longer open.
Who was the contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed was the Risk Management Education Division. Phone: (202) 720-0779. Email: rma.risk-ed@rma.usda.gov.
Was there an additional information link referenced in the listing?
Yes. The listing referenced an additional information link titled "Targeted States Announcement."
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