This program aims to enhance the educational capacities of Insular Area Institutions in food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines. By improving teaching quality and curriculum, the grants support these institutions in meeting their specific needs. The Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) are designed to strengthen teaching and education programs within Insular Areas, ultimately contributing to the advancement of higher education in these regions. The closing date for applications is February 18, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 322514
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RIGP-006910 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.308 — Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Area Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2020 FY 2020 February 17, 2020 FY 2021 February 18, 2021 All at 5:00 P.M. Eastern |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2020 FY 2020 February 17, 2020FY 2021 February 18, 2021 All at 5:00 P.M. Eastern |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RIIA and AGFEI program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. 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.1. Individual Institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA program, an eligible institution is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the2. Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); is located at an Insular Area; and has a demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the FANH sciences. All public or non-profit 2-year and 4-year accredited institutions of higher education that offer certificate/degree programs in the FANH sciences are eligible. For the purposes of the AGFEI Program, only individual land-grant colleges and universities, and other institutions that have secured land-grant status through Federal legislation, and which are located at Insular Areas are eligible for awards under this RFA as individual applicants. The eight Insular Areas are:a. American Samoa,b. the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,c. the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,d. the Federated States of Micronesia,e. Guam,f. the Republic of the Marshall Islands,g. the Republic of Palau, andh. the United States Virgin Islands3. Branch Institutions of a Territory University System. For the purposes of the RIIA and AGFEI programs, the individual branches of a territory university system that are separately accredited as degree-granting institutions are treated as separate, individual institutions eligible to apply for and receive awards, provided they otherwise satisfy the definition of “eligible institution” as specified above.4. Independent Branch Campuses. Independent branch campuses of individual institutions may apply for and receive grant awards under this program, provided that they otherwise satisfy the definition of “eligible institution” as specified above.5. Certification of Eligibility. At the time of application, each primary applicant will be required to demonstrate or certify that it is an eligible institution as defined by this RFA. A non-Land Grant institution must submit a letter signed by the institution’s Authorized Representative (AR) certifying that it meets the requirements of an “eligible institution” as defined above. The AR must also certify the institution, or parent institution in the case of an independent branch campus.a. Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate.b. Is legally authorized by the Territory in which it is located to provide a program of education beyond secondary education.13Individual Institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA program, an eligible institution is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the2. Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a));3. Branch Institutions of a Territory University System.4. Independent Branch Campuses.5. Certification of Eligibility. At the time of application, each primary applicant will be required to demonstrate or certify that it is an eligible institution as defined by this RFA. A non-Land Grant institution must submit a letter signed by the institution’s Authorized Representative (AR) certifying that it meets the requirements of an “eligible institution” as defined above. The AR must also certify the institution, or parent institution in the case of an independent branch campus.a. Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate.b. Is legally authorized by the Territory in which it is located to provide a program of education beyond secondary education.c. Provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree.d. Is a public or other nonprofit institution; and is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accre |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen the ability of Insular Area Institutions to carry out teaching and education programs within a broadly defined arena of food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines. By strengthening institutional educational capacities in instruction and curriculum and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) intends that this program will help Insular Area Institutions meet their unique needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas |
| 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 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Edited award floor and ceiling. | Nov 14, 2019 | |
| Nov 14, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RIGP-006910 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.308 — Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Area Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2020 FY 2020 February 17, 2020 FY 2021 February 18, 2021 All at 5:00 P.M. Eastern |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2020 FY 2020 February 17, 2020FY 2021 February 18, 2021 All at 5:00 P.M. Eastern |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RIIA and AGFEI program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. 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.1. Individual Institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA program, an eligible institution is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the2. Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); is located at an Insular Area; and has a demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the FANH sciences. All public or non-profit 2-year and 4-year accredited institutions of higher education that offer certificate/degree programs in the FANH sciences are eligible. For the purposes of the AGFEI Program, only individual land-grant colleges and universities, and other institutions that have secured land-grant status through Federal legislation, and which are located at Insular Areas are eligible for awards under this RFA as individual applicants. The eight Insular Areas are:a. American Samoa,b. the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,c. the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,d. the Federated States of Micronesia,e. Guam,f. the Republic of the Marshall Islands,g. the Republic of Palau, andh. the United States Virgin Islands3. Branch Institutions of a Territory University System. For the purposes of the RIIA and AGFEI programs, the individual branches of a territory university system that are separately accredited as degree-granting institutions are treated as separate, individual institutions eligible to apply for and receive awards, provided they otherwise satisfy the definition of “eligible institution” as specified above.4. Independent Branch Campuses. Independent branch campuses of individual institutions may apply for and receive grant awards under this program, provided that they otherwise satisfy the definition of “eligible institution” as specified above.5. Certification of Eligibility. At the time of application, each primary applicant will be required to demonstrate or certify that it is an eligible institution as defined by this RFA. A non-Land Grant institution must submit a letter signed by the institution’s Authorized Representative (AR) certifying that it meets the requirements of an “eligible institution” as defined above. The AR must also certify the institution, or parent institution in the case of an independent branch campus.a. Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate.b. Is legally authorized by the Territory in which it is located to provide a program of education beyond secondary education.13Individual Institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA program, an eligible institution is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the2. Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a));3. Branch Institutions of a Territory University System.4. Independent Branch Campuses.5. Certification of Eligibility. At the time of application, each primary applicant will be required to demonstrate or certify that it is an eligible institution as defined by this RFA. A non-Land Grant institution must submit a letter signed by the institution’s Authorized Representative (AR) certifying that it meets the requirements of an “eligible institution” as defined above. The AR must also certify the institution, or parent institution in the case of an independent branch campus.a. Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate.b. Is legally authorized by the Territory in which it is located to provide a program of education beyond secondary education.c. Provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree.d. Is a public or other nonprofit institution; and is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accre |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen the ability of Insular Area Institutions to carry out teaching and education programs within a broadly defined arena of food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines. By strengthening institutional educational capacities in instruction and curriculum and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) intends that this program will help Insular Area Institutions meet their unique needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RIGP-006910 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.308 — Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Area Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2020 FY 2020 February 17, 2020 FY 2021 February 18, 2021 All at 5:00 P.M. Eastern |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the RIIA and AGFEI program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. 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. 1. Individual Institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA program, an eligible institution is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the 2. Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); is located at an Insular Area; and has a demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the FANH sciences. All public or non-profit 2-year and 4-year accredited institutions of higher education that offer certificate/degree programs in the FANH sciences are eligible. For the purposes of the AGFEI Program, only individual land-grant colleges and universities, and other institutions that have secured land-grant status through Federal legislation, and which are located at Insular Areas are eligible for awards under this RFA as individual applicants. The eight Insular Areas are: a. American Samoa, b. the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, c. the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, d. the Federated States of Micronesia, e. Guam, f. the Republic of the Marshall Islands, g. the Republic of Palau, and h. the United States Virgin Islands 3. Branch Institutions of a Territory University System. For the purposes of the RIIA and AGFEI programs, the individual branches of a territory university system that are separately accredited as degree-granting institutions are treated as separate, individual institutions eligible to apply for and receive awards, provided they otherwise satisfy the definition of “eligible institution” as specified above. 4. Independent Branch Campuses. Independent branch campuses of individual institutions may apply for and receive grant awards under this program, provided that they otherwise satisfy the definition of “eligible institution” as specified above. 5. Certification of Eligibility. At the time of application, each primary applicant will be required to demonstrate or certify that it is an eligible institution as defined by this RFA. A non-Land Grant institution must submit a letter signed by the institution’s Authorized Representative (AR) certifying that it meets the requirements of an “eligible institution” as defined above. The AR must also certify the institution, or parent institution in the case of an independent branch campus. Individual Institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA program, an eligible institution is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen the ability of Insular Area Institutions to carry out teaching and education programs within a broadly defined arena of food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines. By strengthening institutional educational capacities in instruction and curriculum and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) intends that this program will help Insular Area Institutions meet their unique needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) and Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 322514 Full Announcement-FY 2222020 &2021 RIIA AGFEI -> 20_Resident I_21 IL11 13 19-date chg.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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.308 | PKG00256641 | Nov 14, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
322514 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
322514 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
322514 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
322514 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
322514 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
322514 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
322514 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
322514 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
322514 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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