This grant is designed to support the establishment and operation of an HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center. This Center functions as a vital administrative unit, not a physical facility, focusing on the comprehensive management, coordination, and administration of diverse, integrated projects spanning agriculture and business. It facilitates multidisciplinary and multi-institutional initiatives, encompassing crucial teaching and outreach efforts. Furthermore, the Center plays a pivotal role in identifying and assessing regional and national needs within the agriculture business sector, subsequently setting priorities for future collaborative endeavors. The aim is to foster innovation and address key challenges through strategic partnerships and integrated project development within the HBCU framework.
Opportunity ID: 336208
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-008602 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU Institution |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.231 — Agriculture Business Innovation Center at HBCU |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the ABIC program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by a lead and/or faculty member at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU).Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for the purpose of supporting the overall coordination and administration of the HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center. 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: |
HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center refers to an administrative unit, not a brick and mortar facility. The HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center facilitates administration, coordination, and management of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional, teaching, outreach, and integrated projects within the scope of agriculture and business. The HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center serves as a focal point to assess regional and national needs in Agriculture Business and establish priorities for collaborative projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU Institution |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated "Link to Additional Information" with URL for NIFA program page. | Oct 18, 2021 | |
| Oct 18, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-008602 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU Institution |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.231 — Agriculture Business Innovation Center at HBCU |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the ABIC program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by a lead and/or faculty member at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU).Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for the purpose of supporting the overall coordination and administration of the HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center. 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: |
HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center refers to an administrative unit, not a brick and mortar facility. The HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center facilitates administration, coordination, and management of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional, teaching, outreach, and integrated projects within the scope of agriculture and business. The HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center serves as a focal point to assess regional and national needs in Agriculture Business and establish priorities for collaborative projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU Institution |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBGP-008602 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU Institution |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.231 — Agriculture Business Innovation Center at HBCU |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the ABIC program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by a lead and/or faculty member at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for the purpose of supporting the overall coordination and administration of the HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center. 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: |
HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center refers to an administrative unit, not a brick and mortar facility. The HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center facilitates administration, coordination, and management of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional, teaching, outreach, and integrated projects within the scope of agriculture and business. The HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center serves as a focal point to assess regional and national needs in Agriculture Business and establish priorities for collaborative projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 336208 Full Announcement-FY22-ABIC-HBCU-RFA-MOD -> FY2022-ABIC-HBCU-RFA-508-Modification.pdf
Folder 336208 Full Announcement-FY22-Ag Business-HBCU-RFA -> FY22-Ag-Business-Innovation-Center-HBCU-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.231 | PKG00269411 | Oct 18, 2021 | Jan 13, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336208 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
336208 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
336208 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
336208 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
336208 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
336208 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
336208 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
336208 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
336208 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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