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USDA’s Outreach and Assistance to Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (aka 2501 Program) helps underserved farmers, ranchers, foresters, and veteran farmers and ranchers who have historically experienced limited access to USDA program and services. Grants are awarded to community-based and nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and eligible tribal entities with at least three years of experience working with farmers, ranchers, and veteran farmers and ranchers who are socially disadvantaged. Individual producers are not eligible to apply for grants.

See the website for more details about the program, funding opportunity information, and training and educational resources. The website also includes details about past projects that have been funded, which should be helpful to potential applicants.

The website lists funded projects to states from FY 2010 through FY 2024. No projects in Wyoming have been funded during that period.