The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is offering funding for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries. This grant is specifically for 1890 land-grant institutions like Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. Its primary purpose is to enable these universities to enhance their infrastructure, ensuring they can fully participate in developing human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. This investment aims to bolster their educational and research capabilities, fostering advancements crucial for the future of agriculture and food innovation.
Opportunity ID: 347346
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-EF47-009769 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Facilities Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,619,522 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,650,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applications may only be submitted by the 19 current 1890 Land-Grant Institutions as identified in legislation – Part I, A. Applicants for the 1890 FGP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and Central State University, may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Facilities Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 347346 Full Announcement-FY23-1890-FGP-RFA -> FY23-1890-FGP-RFA-508-F.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00281023 | Apr 05, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347346 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
347346 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
347346 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
347346 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
347346 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
347346 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
347346 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
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