The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program to enhance educational opportunities for underrepresented students in food and agricultural sciences. This grant aims to strengthen institutional capacities, prepare students for careers in related fields, and improve teaching programs. Eligible institutions will receive support to address educational needs and promote community development, with a focus on maximizing resources and fostering educational equity. The closing date for applications is March 21, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291202
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AHSI-006185 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.228 — Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individual public or private, nonprofit Alaska NativeServing and Native HawaiianServing Institutions of higher education that meet the definitions of AlaskaServing Institutions or Native HawaiianServing Institution established in Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1059d.) are eligible institutions under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska NativeServing Institutions and Native HawaiianServing Institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. NIFA intends this program to address educational needs, as determined by each institution, within a broadly defined arena of food and agricultural sciencesrelated disciplines. Priority will be given to those projects that enhance educational equity for under represented students; strengthen institutional educational capacities; prepare students for careers related to the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems of the United States; and maximize the development and use of resources to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 291202 Full Announcement-Alaska Native Native Hawaiian -> 17_Alaska and_30.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.228 | PKG00230210 | Jan 13, 2017 | Mar 21, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291202 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
291202 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
291202 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
291202 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
291202 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
291202 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
291202 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
291202 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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