(a) Set aside. Each fiscal year, NIFA shall set aside at least 25 percent of the funds used to support the standard BFRDP projects under this subpart to support programs and services that address the needs of the following groups:
(1) Limited resource beginning farmers or ranchers (as defined in Sec. 3430.602).
(2) Socially disadvantaged beginning farmers or ranchers (as defined in section 355(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2003(e)).
(3) Farm workers (including immigrant farm workers) desiring to become farmers or ranchers.
(b) Consecutive awards. An eligible recipient may receive a consecutive grant for a standard BFRDP project under this subpart.
(c) Duration of awards. The term of a grant for a standard BFRDP project and an award for an educational enhancement team project under this subpart shall not exceed 3 years. Awards for all other projects under this subpart shall not exceed 5 years. No-cost extensions of time beyond the maximum award terms will not be considered or granted.
(d) Amount of grants. A grant for a standard BFRDP project and an award for an educational enhancement team project under this subpart shall not be in an amount that is more than $250,000 for each year. [74 FR 45970, Sept. 4, 2009, as amended at 76 FR 35323, June 17, 2011]