Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships Competitive Grants Program
This grant funds education and outreach to help farmers and ranchers manage risks through financial planning, marketing, insurance, and other strategies to improve farm viability.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: September 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $9,052,800 | Award ceiling: $2,121,750 | Award floor: $565,800 | Up to 5 awards, each for up to 36 months
Summary: Supports education for agricultural producers on risk management strategies, with emphasis on farm viability, financial planning, and outreach to underserved producer groups.
Description
This program funds projects to educate U.S. agricultural producers about a comprehensive range of risk management activities, including futures, options, crop insurance, marketing, financial planning, and farm resource risk reduction. Special emphasis is given to farm viability, technical assistance, business planning, market assessment, succession planning, and outreach to beginning, socially disadvantaged, immigrant, and transitioning producers. The program supports four regional centers and one electronic support center, aiming to enhance producers' ability to make informed decisions and improve profitability.
