RFA: Targeted Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education program seeks to provide risk management education for producers of commodities not yet covered by Federal insurance, specialty crops, and underserved commodities. The program is national in scope. Total funding is set at $2 million in FY2002, with a project maximum of $100,000. The deadline for applications is June 3, 2002.

The following forms and information will assist you in preparing an application under the Targeted Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education Program. Instructions for each of the OMB forms are included as the last page of the document.

• Federal Register notice - RFA: Targeted Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education
  
• OMB Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
  
• OMB Standard Form 424-A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  
• OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
• Sample Narrative Format for "Targeted Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education"

For more information, please contact Lydia M. Astorga, phone 202-260-4728 or e-mail Lydia.Astorga@rma.usda.gov.

See also - Application Kit -Crop Insurance Education and Information
for Farmers and Ranchers in Targeted States