This grant is for the purpose of supporting Centers of Excellence (COEs) at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. Established in 2015, these COEs aim to address critical needs within underserved communities and the broader agricultural landscape. Specifically, the program seeks to increase profitability and rural prosperity for farming communities, enhance international training and development opportunities, and foster greater diversity within the science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics (STEAM) fields. The initiative aligns with the legacy of the Second Morrill Act of 1890, continuing its mission to empower institutions dedicated to agricultural and technical education, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and prosperous future.
Opportunity ID: 335741
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-1890COE-008561 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.523 — Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| 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: | A. Eligibility Requirements Full applications may only be submitted by an individual or consortium of the nineteen 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University (as identified in the Second Morrill Act; 7 U.S.C 321 et seq. ( 7 U.S.C. 321)). Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for the purpose of supporting the overall coordination and administration of the 1890 COE. 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, it is highly recommended to review the NIFA’s Grants Overview information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The intent of the 1890 COEs Program is to provide support for Centers of Excellence that were originally established in 2015 in conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. The 1890 COEs are hosted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions with the goals of: 1) increasing profitability and rural prosperity in underserved farming communities; 2) addressing critical needs for enhanced international training and development; and 3) increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering, agriculture and mathematics (STEAM) pipeline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 335741 Full Announcement-FY2022-1890-COE-RFA -> FY22-1890-COE-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.523 | PKG00268966 | Sep 17, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335741 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335741 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
335741 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
335741 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
335741 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
335741 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
335741 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
335741 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
335741 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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