The USDA 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program aims to enhance teaching, research, and extension activities in food and agricultural sciences at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University. This grant supports projects focusing on curriculum design, faculty development, research, and extension program development in areas such as sustainable bioenergy, food security, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, and food safety. The goal is to fortify food and agriculture sciences by integrating education, research, and extension activities. Applicants are required to align their proposals with NIFA strategic goals. Check the Request for Applications (RFA) for more information. Closing date: May 02, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 250036
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-004423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The intent of this program is to: build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Education, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; to produce baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural and human science professionals and scientists; develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and to deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions are: Alabama A&M University; University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Alcorn State University; Southern University and A&M College; University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Lincoln University (MO); North Carolina A&T State University; Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; Tuskegee University; and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 CBG is intended to strengthen teaching, research and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, and Tuskegee University. The CBG program supports projects that strengthen teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the need areas of curriculum design and materials development, faculty development, and others. CBG supports projects that strengthen research and extension programs in need areas of studies and experimentation, extension program development support systems, and others. The CBG also support integrated project grants. The intent of this initiative is to increase and strengthen food and agriculture sciences at the 1890s through integration of education, research and extension. Applications submitted to CBG must address at least one of the following NIFA strategic goals: sustainable bioenergy; food security; childhood obesity prevention; climate change; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close date extended. | Mar 25, 2014 | |
| Award Ceiling is $600,000. | Mar 25, 2014 | |
| Jan 15, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-004423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The intent of this program is to: build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Education, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; to produce baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural and human science professionals and scientists; develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and to deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions are: Alabama A&M University; University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Alcorn State University; Southern University and A&M College; University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Lincoln University (MO); North Carolina A&T State University; Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; Tuskegee University; and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 CBG is intended to strengthen teaching, research and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, and Tuskegee University. The CBG program supports projects that strengthen teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the need areas of curriculum design and materials development, faculty development, and others. CBG supports projects that strengthen research and extension programs in need areas of studies and experimentation, extension program development support systems, and others. The CBG also support integrated project grants. The intent of this initiative is to increase and strengthen food and agriculture sciences at the 1890s through integration of education, research and extension. Applications submitted to CBG must address at least one of the following NIFA strategic goals: sustainable bioenergy; food security; childhood obesity prevention; climate change; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-004423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The intent of this program is to: build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Education, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; to produce baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural and human science professionals and scientists; develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and to deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions are: Alabama A&M University; University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Alcorn State University; Southern University and A&M College; University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Lincoln University (MO); North Carolina A&T State University; Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; Tuskegee University; and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 CBG is intended to strengthen teaching, research and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, and Tuskegee University. The CBG program supports projects that strengthen teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the need areas of curriculum design and materials development, faculty development, and others. CBG supports projects that strengthen research and extension programs in need areas of studies and experimentation, extension program development support systems, and others. The CBG also support integrated project grants. The intent of this initiative is to increase and strengthen food and agriculture sciences at the 1890s through integration of education, research and extension. Applications submitted to CBG must address at least one of the following NIFA strategic goals: sustainable bioenergy; food security; childhood obesity prevention; climate change; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-004423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The intent of this program is to: build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Education, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; to produce baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural and human science professionals and scientists; develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and to deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions are: Alabama A&M University; University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Alcorn State University; Southern University and A&M College; University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Lincoln University (MO); North Carolina A&T State University; Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; Tuskegee University; and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 CBG is intended to strengthen teaching, research and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, and Tuskegee University. The CBG program supports projects that strengthen teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the need areas of curriculum design and materials development, faculty development, and others. CBG supports projects that strengthen research and extension programs in need areas of studies and experimentation, extension program development support systems, and others. The CBG also support integrated project grants. The intent of this initiative is to increase and strengthen food and agriculture sciences at the 1890s through integration of education, research and extension. Applications submitted to CBG must address at least one of the following NIFA strategic goals: sustainable bioenergy; food security; childhood obesity prevention; climate change; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Institution Teaching,Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 250036 Full Announcement-1 -> 14_1890 capacity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.216 | PKG00191854 | Jan 15, 2014 | May 02, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
250036 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
250036 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
250036 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
250036 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
250036 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
250036 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
250036 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
250036 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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