This grant program, offered by the Renewable Resource Extension Department, is designed to provide essential funding for innovative pilot projects. The primary purpose is to address critical emerging issues concerning forest and rangeland resources across the nation. Proposals should demonstrate clear national or regional relevancy, ensuring the impact extends beyond a single locality. Furthermore, the grant specifically encourages the development of new, creative, and innovative projects that possess strong potential for replication at other institutions. This initiative aims to cultivate pioneering solutions and best practices in natural resource management, ultimately contributing to sustainable environmental stewardship and addressing pressing challenges within these vital ecosystems on a broader scale.
Opportunity ID: 337788
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-008703 |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. 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 CFR3430.2). 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. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate submissions or multiple applications are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 337788 Full Announcement-FY22-RREA-NFF-RFA-508 -> FY22-RREA-NFF-RFA-508.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 | PKG00271894 | Feb 02, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337788 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337788 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
337788 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
337788 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
337788 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
337788 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
337788 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
337788 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
337788 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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