Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA RMA RME 2008 02
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- The Risk Management Agency in the agriculture education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Targeted States Program" 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 Jan 30, 2008 and posted on Jan 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 2008 Applications are due 5 p.m. EDT. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered 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 $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $754,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include State departments of agriculture, universities, non profit agricultural organizations, and other public or private organizations with the capacity to lead a local program of crop insurance and risk management education for farmers and ranchers in the 15 Targeted States. Individuals are eligible applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Targeted States Program is a USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) funding opportunity run through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to expand crop insurance education and outreach in states that have historically been underserved by the federal crop insurance program. The goal is practical, producer-focused education that helps farmers and ranchers better understand crop insurance options and broader risk management concepts, with the intent of improving informed participation in crop insurance where engagement has lagged.
This opportunity provides about $4.5 million in total funding (contingent on available funds) and will be awarded as cooperative agreements, meaning RMA is expected to be substantially involved in the funded projects rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. Up to 15 awards are anticipated, designed as one cooperative agreement per state across the 15 designated Targeted States: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. While the total program funding is listed at $4.5 million, the maximum award amount varies by state, with an overall ceiling listed up to $754,000; there is no stated award floor.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined to capture organizations that can credibly deliver local, on-the-ground education to agricultural producers in the Targeted States. Examples specifically named include state departments of agriculture, universities, nonprofit agricultural organizations, and other public or private organizations with the capacity to lead a localized crop insurance and risk management education program. Individuals are also eligible to apply, which is somewhat unusual for federal opportunities and signals that the program is open to qualified local educators or practitioners who can demonstrate capability and reach.
The program is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the cooperative agreement instrument type. The CFDA number tied directly to this Targeted States effort is 10.458 (Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States). The notice also cautions applicants that funding may be available around the same time as other, separate RMA education and partnership programs (including CFDA 10.455, 10.456, 10.457, and 10.459), and encourages prospective applicants to read and compare the various notices carefully to ensure they are applying under the right program and aligning proposals with the correct requirements.
Key timeline details from the announcement show it was posted January 30, 2008, with applications due March 24, 2008 by 5 p.m. EDT, and a strict late-submission policy stating that applications received after the deadline would not be considered. The listing also references an application kit and full announcement materials available via an additional information link, which would typically include the request for applications, detailed project requirements, evaluation criteria, required forms, and reporting expectations tied to RMA involvement.
Targeted States Program (USDA RMA/FCIC) FAQs
What is the Targeted States Program?
The Targeted States Program is a USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) funding opportunity run through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). It is designed to expand crop insurance education and outreach in states that have historically been underserved by the federal crop insurance program.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is practical, producer-focused education that helps farmers and ranchers better understand crop insurance options and broader risk management concepts. The intent is to improve informed participation in crop insurance in places where engagement has lagged.
Who is the sponsoring federal entity for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) and is run through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC).
What type of funding is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the award instrument type?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, not standard grants.
What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
Cooperative agreements indicate that RMA is expected to be substantially involved in the funded projects, rather than simply issuing funding and remaining hands-off.
How much total funding is available under this program?
The opportunity provides about $4.5 million in total funding, contingent on the availability of funds.
How many awards are expected?
Up to 15 awards are anticipated.
Is there one award per state?
Yes. The program is designed as one cooperative agreement per state across the 15 designated Targeted States.
Which states are included as the designated Targeted States?
The 15 Targeted States listed are: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount varies by state. The listing notes an overall ceiling of up to $754,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No stated award floor is provided in the information given.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include organizations that can credibly deliver local, on-the-ground education to agricultural producers in the Targeted States.
What types of organizations are specifically mentioned as eligible examples?
Examples named include state departments of agriculture, universities, nonprofit agricultural organizations, and other public or private organizations with the capacity to lead a localized crop insurance and risk management education program.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are also eligible to apply, which is unusual for federal opportunities and suggests the program is open to qualified local educators or practitioners who can demonstrate capability and reach.
What kinds of projects or activities does this program support?
The program supports crop insurance education and outreach and broader risk management education aimed at farmers and ranchers. The emphasis is on practical education that helps producers understand options and make informed decisions about participation.
Is this program focused on producers in any particular places?
Yes. The focus is on producers in the 15 Targeted States that have historically been underserved by the federal crop insurance program.
What is the CFDA number for this specific Targeted States effort?
The CFDA number tied directly to this Targeted States effort is 10.458, titled "Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States."
Are there other related RMA education and partnership programs that might be open at the same time?
Yes. The notice cautions that other separate RMA education and partnership programs may be available around the same time, including CFDA 10.455, 10.456, 10.457, and 10.459.
Why does the notice mention other CFDA programs (10.455, 10.456, 10.457, 10.459)?
Applicants are encouraged to read and compare the various notices carefully to ensure they are applying under the correct program and aligning proposals with the right requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 30, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
Applications were due March 24, 2008 by 5 p.m. EDT.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
The listing states a strict late-submission policy: applications received after the deadline would not be considered.
Where are the application kit and full announcement materials found?
The listing references an application kit and full announcement materials available via an additional information link.
What kinds of details are typically included in the full announcement materials?
Based on the listing description, the full materials would typically include the request for applications, detailed project requirements, evaluation criteria, required forms, and reporting expectations tied to RMA involvement.
Does the information provided include specific evaluation criteria?
No. The information provided indicates that evaluation criteria would typically be found in the full announcement materials, but the criteria themselves are not included here.
Does the information provided describe specific reporting requirements?
No. The information suggests reporting expectations would be included in the full announcement materials, especially given RMA's substantial involvement under a cooperative agreement, but specific reporting requirements are not listed here.
Is the total funding guaranteed?
No. The total funding amount is described as about $4.5 million and is contingent on available funds.
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