The AgVets Competitive Grants Program funds nonprofit organizations to deliver hands-on training and classroom education for military veterans pursuing careers in the food and agricultural sector. Projects should equip veterans with skills and workforce readiness strategies leading to meaningful employment in farm and ranch operations.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that operate primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar public interest purposes, are not organized for profit, and use net proceeds to support their operations. Institutions of higher education are not eligible.