This department is offering the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant to support Extension Agents in establishing education programs on Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. The grant focuses on addressing national critical needs such as sustainable energy, global food security, climate change adaptation, obesity reduction, and food safety. Applicants should align their projects with these priorities. Closing date for applications is Feb 15, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 212893
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-004030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $2,800,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Applications may be submitted by 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institutions with existing FRTEP programs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description:: | The purpose of this program is to support Extension Agents who establish Extension education programs on the Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. To the extent practicable, priorities should reflect the following national critical needs areas: 1) Development of sustainable energy; 2) Increased global food security; 3) Adaptation /mitigation of agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; 4) Reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and 5) Improved food safety. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Deadline changed from Jan. 31, 2013 to Feb. 15, 2013. | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00157710 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00157710 | Dec 26, 2012 | Feb 15, 2013 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization Applicants |