This Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund grant aims to support extension projects with national or regional significance. Specifically, this funding opportunity is dedicated to advancing the management of emerging forest and rangeland resources. It seeks to achieve this by promoting the widespread adoption of innovative climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners. The grant emphasizes projects that offer practical solutions and educational outreach to enhance resilience and sustainability in these vital natural ecosystems across the country or within specific regions. Through these initiatives, the program intends to foster climate adaptability and improve resource stewardship, ultimately benefiting both the environment and the communities reliant on these resources.
Opportunity ID: 351148
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-010333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR 3430.2). Project Directors must have an Extension appointment. An Extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s extension service. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for extension projects that have national or regional relevancy. In particular, the program supports extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 351148 Full Announcement-FY24-RREA-RFA -> FY24-RREA-NFF-RFA-P.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.515 | PKG00283903 | Nov 27, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351148 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
351148 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
351148 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
351148 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
351148 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
351148 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
351148 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
351148 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
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