The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the “Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program,” identified by the funding opportunity number USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-010248. This grant, positioned within the agricultural sector, aims to strengthen the capabilities of Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA). With an impressive total program funding of $5,700,000 and an expected 20 awards, the grant provides a substantial opportunity for eligible colleges to enhance their agricultural education, research, and outreach activities. The award ceiling for this grant is set at $750,000, offering significant financial support to the recipients.
This initiative is particularly geared towards NLGCA institutions that are certified by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The eligible institutions are those offering baccalaureate or higher degrees in a broad range of agricultural sciences and related fields. The grant allows these institutions to compete effectively for federal funds and other resources, enabling them to address national, regional, state, and local priorities in agriculture and renewable resources. The funding can be used for various purposes, including the acquisition of equipment and infrastructure, faculty development, and the establishment of graduate assistantships. This program plays a crucial role in disseminating vital information regarding agriculture to relevant communities and the public, as well as encouraging participation in essential educational and research activities. With the closing date for applications set for January 16, 2024, eligible non-land grant colleges are encouraged to apply and leverage this opportunity to augment their contribution to the agricultural sector and community at large.
Opportunity ID: 351018
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-010248 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 10.326 — Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 5,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the NLGCA must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture (NLGCAs) certified as such by the NIFA at the time of application. A current list of NLGCA’s certified by NIFA can be found at the NLGCA List Resource webpage. In order for an institution to qualify as a NLGCA, it must be a public college or university offering a baccalaureate or higher degree in the study of agricultural sciences, forestry, or both, which is any of the 32 specified Areas of Study: Agricultural and domestic animal services; Agricultural and extension education services; Agricultural and food products processing; Agricultural business and management; Agricultural communication or agricultural journalism; Agricultural economics; Agricultural engineering; Agricultural mechanization; Agricultural production operations; Agricultural public services; Agriculture; Animal sciences; Applied horticulture or horticulture operations; Aquaculture; Equestrian/Equine Studies; Floriculture or floristry operations and management; Food science; Forest sciences and biology; Forestry; Greenhouse operations and management; International agriculture; Natural resource economics; Natural resources management and policy; Natural resources or conservation; Ornamental horticulture; Plant nursery operations and management; Plant sciences; Range science and management; Soil science; Turf and turfgrass management; Urban forestry; and Wood science and wood products or pulp or paper technology. If you are not sure if you are eligible to request NLGCA designation, please consult the NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) Institutions may use the funds: (a) to successfully compete for funds from Federal grants and other sources to carry out educational, research, and outreach activities that address priority concerns of national, regional, State, and local interest; (b) to disseminate information relating to priority concerns to interested members of the agriculture, renewable resources, and other relevant communities, the public, and any other interested entity; (c) to encourage members of the agriculture, renewable resources, and other relevant communities to participate in priority education, research, and outreach activities by providing matching funding to leverage grant funds; and (d) through: (1) the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure (not including alteration, repair, renovation, or construction of buildings); (2) the professional growth and development of the faculty of the NLGCA Institution; and (3) the development of graduate assistantships. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIFA Support
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