The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program – Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) grant. This initiative aims to empower 1994 institutions to deliver vital science-based, culturally relevant extension education programs. The primary purpose of this NIFA grant is to address critical public needs and enhance the quality of life within communities served by these institutions. Projects should align with national priorities such as sustainable energy, global food security, climate change adaptation in agriculture, reducing childhood obesity, and improving food safety. For FY 2011, the TCEP-SE specifically seeks specialized, focused projects that complement existing full extension department operations, strengthening the institutions’ land-grant roadmap and strategic planning processes.
Opportunity ID: 66633
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003409 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program—2010 Special Emphasis |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,688,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $85,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This RFA is for 1994 Land Grants who received a 4-year Extension Capacity Grant in 2010 and wish to apply for a new Special Emphasis Grant in 2011. The schools are as follows:
• Blackfeet Community College |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the TCEP is to enable 1994 institutions to deliver science-based, culturally relevant extension education programs designed to address public needs and improve quality of life. The TCEP is intended to be a component of the applicant 1994 institution’s land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process. To the extent practicable, priorities should reflect NIFA’s national critical needs areas: 1) Development of sustainable energy; 2)Increased global food security; 3)Adaptation of agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; 4) Reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and 5)Improved food safety. The Tribal Colleges Extension Program-Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 will be to conduct specialized, focused projects as a complement to a full extension department operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program—2010 Special Emphasis |
| 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 66633 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2011 tcep special emphasis 01 26 11.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 | PKG00029210 | Jan 26, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
66633 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
66633 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
66633 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
66633 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
66633 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
66633 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
66633 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
66633 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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