The USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program supports projects addressing educational needs on various levels, fostering innovative approaches that can be replicated. It aims to strengthen collaborations within the science and education community while enhancing relationships between universities and the private sector. Projects are expected to have long-lasting benefits beyond the grant period. The closing date for applications is April 2, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 320953
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CGP-006950 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.217 — Higher Education – Institution Challenge Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants for the HEC must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may be submitted by: (a) U.S. public or private nonprofit colleges and universities offering a baccalaureate or first professional degree in at least one discipline or area of the FANH sciences; (b) land-grant colleges and universities, (including land grant institutions in the Insular Areas); (c) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences; and (d) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences.An applicant also must meet the definition of an Eligible Institution/Organization as stated in this RFA (see Appendix III) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Projects supported by the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program will: (1) address a state, regional, national, or international educational need; (2) involve a creative or non-traditional approach toward addressing that need that can serve as a model to others; (3) encourage and facilitate better working relationships in the university science and education community, as well as between universities and the private sector, to enhance program quality and supplement available resources; and (4) result in benefits that will likely transcend the project duration and USDA support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Application due date changed to 04/02/2020. | Mar 18, 2020 | |
| Sep 24, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CGP-006950 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.217 — Higher Education – Institution Challenge Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants for the HEC must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may be submitted by: (a) U.S. public or private nonprofit colleges and universities offering a baccalaureate or first professional degree in at least one discipline or area of the FANH sciences; (b) land-grant colleges and universities, (including land grant institutions in the Insular Areas); (c) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences; and (d) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences.An applicant also must meet the definition of an Eligible Institution/Organization as stated in this RFA (see Appendix III) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Projects supported by the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program will: (1) address a state, regional, national, or international educational need; (2) involve a creative or non-traditional approach toward addressing that need that can serve as a model to others; (3) encourage and facilitate better working relationships in the university science and education community, as well as between universities and the private sector, to enhance program quality and supplement available resources; and (4) result in benefits that will likely transcend the project duration and USDA support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CGP-006950 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.217 — Higher Education – Institution Challenge Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants for the HEC must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may be submitted by: (a) U.S. public or private nonprofit colleges and universities offering a baccalaureate or first professional degree in at least one discipline or area of the FANH sciences; (b) land-grant colleges and universities, (including land grant institutions in the Insular Areas); (c) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences; and (d) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences.
An applicant also must meet the definition of an Eligible Institution/Organization as stated in this RFA (see Appendix III) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Projects supported by the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program will: (1) address a state, regional, national, or international educational need; (2) involve a creative or non-traditional approach toward addressing that need that can serve as a model to others; (3) encourage and facilitate better working relationships in the university science and education community, as well as between universities and the private sector, to enhance program quality and supplement available resources; and (4) result in benefits that will likely transcend the project duration and USDA support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 320953 Full Announcement-Higher Education Challenge -> FY-2020-2021-HEC-mod-3-18-2020.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.217 | PKG00255338 | Sep 24, 2019 | Apr 02, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
320953 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
320953 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
320953 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
320953 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
320953 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
320953 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
320953 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
320953 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
320953 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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