Opportunity ID: 314716
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006747 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New Technologies for Ag Extension |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,488,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,488,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,488,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension Directors for 1862 land-grant institutions and Extension Administrators for 1890 land-grant institutions, including Central State University, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and the University of the District of Columbia. Only these institutions are eligible to submit an application and receive an NTAE award |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) Competitive Grants Program RFA for fiscal year (FY) 2019 provides funding for a cooperative agreement that contributes to “Enhancing Electronic Extension (E3),” a national web-based information and education delivery system. E3 engages land-grant institutions and the Cooperative Extension Service to provide objective, scientific information to the public that answer questions and guide decisions. By creating web-based access to high-quality, non-duplicative, research-based information, E3 can help better serve the needs of the public seeking real-time information. In FY 2019, NIFA plans to support E3 strategic direction in providing leadership for innovation and technology that advances education through the promotion of CES growth and competencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2019 New Technologies for Ag Extension RFA |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00249885 | Apr 09, 2019 | Jun 06, 2019 | View |