This grant, the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP), is designed to foster technology development, applied research, and training initiatives primarily within rural communities. Its core purpose is to cultivate a skilled workforce crucial for the growing bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, and agriculture-based renewable energy sectors. Preference is given to eligible entities that actively partner within rural communities to enhance information-sharing and address program goals. These goals include increasing the number of students pursuing and completing 2-year postsecondary degrees or certificates in relevant occupational fields, thereby assisting rural areas in developing a robust workforce and helping individuals achieve career success in these vital energy sectors.
Opportunity ID: 47834
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-RTP-002295 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.314 — NEW ERA RURAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by either: (1) public or private nonprofit community colleges, or (2) advanced technological centers, either of which must: a.be located in a rural area (see definition in Part VIII, E.); b.have been in existence as of June 18, 2008; c.participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research; d.have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and e.have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | Purpose: The RTP will make grants available for technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy. Please refer to Part VIII (E) of this RFA for definitions relevant to this program.
Priorities: The RTP shall give preference to eligible entities working in partnership within rural communities: 1. To increase the number of students encouraged to pursue and complete a 2-year postsecondary degree, or a certificate of completion, within an occupational focus of this grant program; and |
| Link to Additional Information: | New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP) RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47834 Full Announcement-1 -> fy ’09 rfa – new era program – final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, Email: electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.314 | PKG00012512 | Jun 05, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47834 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
47834 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
47834 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
47834 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
47834 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
47834 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
47834 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
47834 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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