The Department of Agriculture offers the Renewable Resources Extension Act grant to fund pilot projects addressing forest and rangeland issues with national relevance. These projects aim to introduce innovative solutions for replication across institutions. The closing date for applications is June 30, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326387
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-007352 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Funds Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federalawards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Due date changed to June 30, 2020. | Jun 26, 2020 | |
| Due date updated to June 30, 2020. | Apr 17, 2020 | |
| Due date updated to June 30, 2020. | Apr 17, 2020 | |
| Changed anticipated number of applications from 25 to 4 at request of NPL. Changed due date to June 28, 2020 and replaced RFA to show New Due Date. | Apr 17, 2020 | |
| Apr 17, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-007352 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Funds Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federalawards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-007352 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Funds Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federalawards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-007352 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Funds Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federalawards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-007352 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Funds Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. 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.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federalawards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov 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-OP-007352 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Funds Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. 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. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 326387 Revised Full Announcement-FY 2020 RREA-NFF -> 20_Renewable _10 (002) 508-rev closing date 6-28.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 electronic@nifa.usda.gov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.515 | PKG00261094 | Apr 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326387 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
326387 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
326387 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
326387 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
326387 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
326387 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
326387 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
326387 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
326387 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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