This grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is designed to bolster food and agricultural sciences at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University. Its primary purpose is to strengthen teaching, research, and extension programs by enhancing institutional capacities. Specifically, it supports projects in teaching areas like curriculum design and faculty development, and in research/extension through experimentation and program development. The initiative aims to integrate education, research, and extension to increase the overall strength of food and agriculture sciences within these institutions. Applications must align with at least one of NIFA’s strategic goals, including sustainable bioenergy, food security, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, or food safety.
Opportunity ID: 214294
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-004108 |
| 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 and agricultural scientists and professionals, developing strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture, and delivering needed help to communities, small farms, and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 216 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Modification on page 33 of RFA. | Jan 29, 2013 | |
| Modifications to this RFA on pages 26, 33, and 35. | Jan 29, 2013 | |
| Jan 28, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-004108 |
| 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 and agricultural scientists and professionals, developing strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture, and delivering needed help to communities, small farms, and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 216 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may 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, 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-004108 |
| 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 and agricultural scientists and professionals, developing strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture, and delivering needed help to communities, small farms, and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 216 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may 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, 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-004108 |
| 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 and agricultural scientists and professionals, developing strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture, and delivering needed help to communities, small farms, and other clients. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 216 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.216 — 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may 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, 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 214294 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_1890_capac_06 ready to post 1.8.13.pdf
Folder 214294 Full Announcement-2 -> 13_1890_capacity current vs2 final.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 | PKG00158950 | Jan 08, 2013 | Mar 05, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
214294 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
214294 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
214294 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
214294 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
214294 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
214294 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
214294 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
214294 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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