Outreach Education and Technical Assistance

Objective

EOTA provides financial assistance to eligible recipients to perform outreach and technical assistance to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal programs, services, and actions affecting rural areas. The main goals are to (1) increase access and participation in FSA programs and services and (2) improve technical assistance to producers for FSA farm and farm loan programs with an emphasis on reaching socially disadvantaged, historically- underserved, beginning, and veteran producers .

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization
• Other

Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to the following entity types: a. Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) b. Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) c. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) d. Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education Additional eligibility restrictions may apply depending on the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Who Benefits

Additional restrictions may apply depending on the applicable FSA Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Regina.R.Ware@usda.gov
202-510-6739