The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects under funding opportunity number USDA-NIFA-OP-010333. This program, with a total funding of $300,000, aims to support extension projects with national or regional significance, specifically focusing on emerging forest and rangeland resource issues. These projects are expected to drive the adoption of climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners, reflecting an increased emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in agriculture.
Eligibility for this grant is confined to 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions, with the requirement that Project Directors must have an Extension appointment. This criteria ensures that the projects are led by individuals with expertise and a formal connection to the extension service. The grant program offers a unique opportunity to address critical issues related to renewable resources, with an award ceiling of $150,000 for each project. The application deadline is set for March 13, 2024, presenting a significant opportunity for eligible institutions to develop and implement innovative extension projects that could have a lasting impact on the management and sustainability of forest and rangeland resources in the United States. This initiative highlights NIFA’s commitment to advancing agricultural practices that are both sustainable and responsive to emerging environmental challenges.
Opportunity ID: 351148
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-010333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 10.515 — Renewable Resources Extension Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 CFR 3430.2). Project Directors must have an Extension appointment. An Extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for extension projects that have national or regional relevancy. In particular, the program supports extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIFA Support
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