The USDA 1890 CBG Program aims to enhance teaching, research, and extension efforts in food and agricultural sciences at the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects funded focus on areas like curriculum development, faculty training, research, and extension program enhancements. By integrating education, research, and extension, the program seeks to bolster food and agriculture sciences in the institutions. Applicants must align their proposals with NIFA strategic goals such as sustainable bioenergy, food security, childhood obesity prevention, or food safety. Check the Request for Applications (RFA) for complete information. Deadline for submissions is April 18, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 312891
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-006696 |
| 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: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by eligible 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). The eligible institutions are:Alabama A&M University Prairie View A&M UniversityAlcorn State University South Carolina State UniversityCentral State University Southern University and A&M CollegeDelaware State University Tennessee State UniversityFlorida A&M University Tuskegee UniversityFort Valley State University University of Arkansas-Pine BluffKentucky State University University of Maryland-Eastern ShoreLangston University Virginia State UniversityLincoln University (MO) West Virginia State UniversityNorth Carolina A&T State UniversityFaculty and students receiving support for developmental activities or educational costs must be an eligible participant (citizen or national of the United States as defined in Part VIII, E. – Definitions). Students must be enrolled at institutions that are eligible to receive CBG awards (see above paragraphs). United States citizenship is not required of faculty that wishes to serve as a PD, co-PD, or key personnel on a Standard or Collaborative project. United States citizenship is required for faculty who serve as PDs on Professional Development projects. |
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,including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). 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; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 Capacity Building Grants (CBG) RFA |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Modification on page 34 of the RFA to correct the indirect cost language. (3/12/2019). | Mar 12, 2019 | |
| Mar 12, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-006696 |
| 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: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by eligible 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). The eligible institutions are:Alabama A&M University Prairie View A&M UniversityAlcorn State University South Carolina State UniversityCentral State University Southern University and A&M CollegeDelaware State University Tennessee State UniversityFlorida A&M University Tuskegee UniversityFort Valley State University University of Arkansas-Pine BluffKentucky State University University of Maryland-Eastern ShoreLangston University Virginia State UniversityLincoln University (MO) West Virginia State UniversityNorth Carolina A&T State UniversityFaculty and students receiving support for developmental activities or educational costs must be an eligible participant (citizen or national of the United States as defined in Part VIII, E. – Definitions). Students must be enrolled at institutions that are eligible to receive CBG awards (see above paragraphs). United States citizenship is not required of faculty that wishes to serve as a PD, co-PD, or key personnel on a Standard or Collaborative project. United States citizenship is required for faculty who serve as PDs on Professional Development projects. |
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,including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). 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; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 Capacity Building Grants (CBG) RFA |
| 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-006696 |
| 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: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by eligible 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). The eligible institutions are:
Alabama A&M University Prairie View A&M University Faculty and students receiving support for developmental activities or educational costs must be an eligible participant (citizen or national of the United States as defined in Part VIII, E. – Definitions). Students must be enrolled at institutions that are eligible to receive CBG awards (see above paragraphs). United States citizenship is not required of faculty that wishes to serve as a PD, co-PD, or key personnel on a Standard or Collaborative project. United States citizenship is required for faculty who serve as PDs on Professional Development projects. |
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,including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). 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; or food safety. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 Capacity Building Grants (CBG) RFA |
| 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 312891 Full Announcement-FY ’19 CBG RFA -> FY ’19 CBG RFA.pdf
Folder 312891 Full Announcement-FY ’19 CBG RFA -> FY ’19 CBG RFA-REVISED.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 | PKG00248350 | Feb 14, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312891 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
312891 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
312891 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
312891 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
312891 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
312891 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
312891 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
312891 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
312891 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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