This grant program, offered by the Cooperative Extension System, aims to provide financial support for projects that address critical needs in renewable resources. The primary objective is to fund initiatives with national or regional significance, ensuring broad impact. A key priority is to enhance the Cooperative Extension System’s capabilities, specifically in improving services for forest and rangeland owners through robust capacity-building efforts. Furthermore, the program encourages the development of groundbreaking and original projects. These innovative solutions should demonstrate high potential for replication across various institutions, thereby fostering widespread adoption of successful practices. The funding is intended to drive advancements and strategic development within the renewable resources sector.
Opportunity ID: 86034
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-003436 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Fund Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $110,000 |
| Award Floor: | $85,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. Project Directors are encouraged to have an extension appointment. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | B. Purpose and Priorities The purpose of the grant program for FY 2011 is to provide funds for projects that: (1) Have national or regional relevance; or (2) Build capacity in the Cooperative Extension System to better serve forest and rangeland owners; 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 FY ’11 RFA |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 86034 Full Announcement-1 -> 11_rrea_nff.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00046831 | Apr 06, 2011 | Jun 06, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
86034 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
86034 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
86034 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
86034 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
86034 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
86034 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
86034 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
86034 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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