The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the 1890 Facilities Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2011. This grant aims to support and enhance facilities, with an anticipated funding availability of approximately $19,770,000. It is designed to distribute appropriations in a manner consistent with FY 2010, after deducting 4% for federal administration. The remaining funds will be allocated with 60% distributed equally and 40% based on the formula outlined in Section 1444 of NAREPTA of 1977. This grant is for the purpose of strengthening the infrastructure of 1890 institutions. Please note that funding is contingent on the passage of an Appropriations Act, and USDA makes no commitment to fund any specific application.
Opportunity ID: 59093
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-EF47-003392 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY ’11 RFA 1890 Facilities Grant 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: | NIFA requests applications for the 1890 Facilities Grant Program for fiscal year (FY) 2011 for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,770,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,546,923 |
| Award Floor: | $744,682 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this RFA are the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. They are: Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Langston University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This RFA is being released prior to the passage of an Appropriations Act for FY 2011. Enactment of additional Continuing Resolutions or an Appropriations Act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. There is no commitment by USDA to fund any particular application or to make a specific number of awards. NIFA anticipates that approximately $19,770,000 will be available to fund applications in FY 2011.
NIFA intends to distribute the FY 2011 Appropriation in the same manner as the FY 2010 Appropriation. NIFA will assess four percent (4%) of the appropriated amount, approximately $790,800 for Federal Administration, distribute sixty percent (60%) of the balance equally, and distribute the remaining forty percent (40%) based on the formula found in Section 1444 of NAREPTA of 1977, as amended (Pub. L. No. 95-113). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY ’11 RFA 1890 Facilities Grant 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 e-mail: electronic@nifa.usda.gov Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 59093 Full Announcement-1 -> 11_1890_ facilities.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 e-mail: electronic@nifa.usda.gov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00022853 | Dec 10, 2010 | Feb 08, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
59093 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
59093 SF424C-1.0.pdf
59093 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
59093 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
59093 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
59093 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
59093 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
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