The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering the 1890 Facilities Grant Program to strategically enhance the infrastructure and resources of historically Black 1890 land-grant institutions, including specific examples like Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. This grant is for the explicit purpose of funding the acquisition and improvement of crucial agricultural and food sciences facilities, along with necessary equipment, which encompasses indispensable library resources. The core objective of this funding initiative is to empower these institutions to fully engage in the vital development of human capital within the food and agricultural sciences, ensuring they can lead in research, education, and innovation for future societal benefit.
Opportunity ID: 148037
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-EF47-003672 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Facilities Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,730,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,543,793 |
| Award Floor: | $743,175 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this RFA are the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. They are: Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Langston University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Facilities Grant Program |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRIBUTION MODIFIED 3/13/2012 – SEE PAGE 5 | Mar 13, 2012 | |
| Mar 13, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-EF47-003672 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Facilities Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,730,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,543,793 |
| Award Floor: | $743,175 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this RFA are the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. They are: Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Langston University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Facilities Grant Program |
| 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-EF47-003672 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Facilities Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,730,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,543,793 |
| Award Floor: | $743,175 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this RFA are the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. They are: Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Langston University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and West Virginia State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is intended for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University may participate fully in the development of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 1890 Facilities Grant Program |
| 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 148037 Full Announcement-1 -> 12_1890_facilities – revised.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 | PKG00101196 | Mar 01, 2012 | May 04, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
148037 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
148037 SF424C-1.0.pdf
148037 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
148037 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
148037 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
148037 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
148037 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
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