20237041739224
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
The goal of the proposed project is to improve the long-term operational and financial sustainability of Black and Hispanic farmers and ranchers (BHFR) in Texas by increasing their understanding of and equitable participation in the full range of USDA programs.
The project will accomplish this goal through coordinated provision of a range of enhanced technical assistance services, delivered by a strong partnership between a Hispanic-serving university, two community-based organizations that serve BHFR, and a BHFR serving non-profit technical assistance provider.
This project will work collaboratively with USDA and other cooperators to develop and deliver targeted outreach and technical assistance services addressed to meet the needs of Black and Hispanic agricultural producers in Texas - the state with the highest number of both target audiences in the US.
Project partners all have demonstrated expertise in evaluating and serving the needs of BHFR in Texas through technical assistance services. Technical assistance delivered through this project will be systematic, targeted, customized, and will be adapted to the evolving needs of BHFR in Texas.
Project technical assistance will assist USDA in addressing longstanding systemic discrimination and will reduce barriers to USDA program delivery, support producers impacted by COVID and resulting supply chain issues, facilitate capital and land access, and increase participation of Texas' BHFR in USDA programs.
Technical assistance services are based on promising and evidence-based approaches, and the project contains a robust evaluation plan that outlines how project outcomes will be measured through both quantitative and qualitative methods.
The project will accomplish this goal through coordinated provision of a range of enhanced technical assistance services, delivered by a strong partnership between a Hispanic-serving university, two community-based organizations that serve BHFR, and a BHFR serving non-profit technical assistance provider.
This project will work collaboratively with USDA and other cooperators to develop and deliver targeted outreach and technical assistance services addressed to meet the needs of Black and Hispanic agricultural producers in Texas - the state with the highest number of both target audiences in the US.
Project partners all have demonstrated expertise in evaluating and serving the needs of BHFR in Texas through technical assistance services. Technical assistance delivered through this project will be systematic, targeted, customized, and will be adapted to the evolving needs of BHFR in Texas.
Project technical assistance will assist USDA in addressing longstanding systemic discrimination and will reduce barriers to USDA program delivery, support producers impacted by COVID and resulting supply chain issues, facilitate capital and land access, and increase participation of Texas' BHFR in USDA programs.
Technical assistance services are based on promising and evidence-based approaches, and the project contains a robust evaluation plan that outlines how project outcomes will be measured through both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Edinburg,
Texas
78539-2909
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased from $3,487,564 to $3,512,564.
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley was awarded
Enhancing USDA Programs for BHFR in Texas
Cooperative Agreement 20237041739224
worth $3,512,564
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in January 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Edinburg Texas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.234 American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/21/23
Period of Performance
1/1/23
Start Date
12/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$3.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for 20237041739224
Transaction History
Modifications to 20237041739224
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237041739224
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Funding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Awardee UEI
L3ATVUT2KNK7
Awardee CAGE
6Y726
Performance District
TX-15
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing, Research and Marketing, Office of the Secretary, Agriculture (012-0115) | Agricultural research and services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $3,487,564 | 100% |
Modified: 9/21/23