§ 2500.105 - Project types and priorities.

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For each RFP, OAO may develop and include the appropriate project types and focus areas based on the critical needs of the socially disadvantaged farmer and rancher community. For standard OASDFR projects, competitive grants or cooperative agreements will be awarded to support programs and services, as appropriate, to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the following focus areas:

Owning and operating farms and ranches;

Participating equitably in the full range of agricultural programs offered by the Department; and

Other areas as specified by the Secretary in the RFP.