The USDA’s Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program Grant for 2016 aims to empower 1994 institutions in providing science-based extension education programs to address public needs and enhance quality of life. The grant focuses on aligning with the institution’s strategic planning process, prioritizing areas such as sustainable energy development, global food security, agriculture adaptation to climate change, childhood obesity reduction, and food safety improvement. Applicants are encouraged to integrate these priorities into their land-grant roadmap. Deadline for applications is on February 29, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280544
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-005518 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program—2016 Special Emphasis |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $85,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by Tribal Colleges or Universities designated as 1994 Institutions under the Equity Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note, as amended). |
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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Tribal Colleges Extension Program – Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) |
| 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 280544 Full Announcement-1 -> FY 2016 Tribal Extension_TO POST.pdf
Folder 280544 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2016 tribal extension 1 8 2016 mod.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 | PKG00220103 | Dec 15, 2015 | Feb 29, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280544 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
280544 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
280544 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
280544 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
280544 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
280544 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280544 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
280544 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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