1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants

 

To build the research and teaching capacities of the 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University through cooperative programs with Federal and nonfederal entities.

Active 10.216 National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 2016 it is anticipated that $18,000,000 will be available to support awards after administrative deductions. A total of 199 applications were received in response to the FY 2016 RFA. It is anticipated that approximately 50 awards will be granted in FY 2016. As of July 2016, the FY 2016 peer panel has not been convened to evaluate the merit of the submitted applications. Therefore, further information is not available. Pertinent data to be provided by Program at a future date. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, $18,293,606 million was available to support awards after administrative deductions. A total of 193 applications were received in response to the FY 2017 RFA. Two (2) peer review panels were convened to review all of the applications. A 16-member peer review panel evaluated the Teaching and Extension applications, and a 17-member peer review panel evaluated the Research applications. The peer panel included faculty and administrators from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry reps, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community. Funds were available to support 46 awards, including 42 new awards and four (4) renewals. In terms of new projects, NIFA funded six (6) Extension projects, 13 Teaching projects, and 23 Research projects. Through this program, awards are only made to 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The funding ratio for this program in FY 2017 was 24%. Funded projects will: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
Fiscal Year 2017 In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, $18,116,106 was available to support awards after deductions for legislatively authorized set asides. A total of 169 applications were received in response to the FY 2017 RFA. Two (2) peer review panels were convened to review all of the applications. An 18-member peer review panel evaluated the Teaching and Extension applications, and a 25-member peer review panel evaluated the Research applications. The peer panel included faculty and administrators from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry reps, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community. Funds were available to support 59 awards. By grant type, the number of projects recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 7 Professional Development ($584,846) • 26 Regular ($6,565,417) • 16 Collaborative ($6,256,687) • 10 Integrated ($5,545,337) By project type, the number of project recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 29 Research ($9,981,709) • 14 Teaching/Education ($3,519,809) • 16 Extension ($5,450,769) The funding ratio for this program in FY 2017 was 35%. Funded projects will: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
Fiscal Year 2018 In Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, $18,069,677 million was available to support awards after administrative deductions. A total of 178 applications were received in response to the FY 2018 RFA. Two (2) peer review panels were convened to review all of the applications. An 18-member peer review panel evaluated the Teaching and Extension applications, and a 21-member peer review panel evaluated the Research applications. The peer panel included faculty and administrators from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry reps, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community. Funds were available to support 53 awards. By grant type, the number of projects recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 4 Professional Development ($399,652) • 17 Standard ($4,072,064) • 17 Collaborative ($7,033,765) • 15 Integrated ($8,057,333) By project type, the number of project recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 31 Research ($13,016,248) • 16 Teaching/Education ($4,472,596) • 6 Extension ($2,073,970) The funding ratio for this program in FY 2018 was 30% (this includes FY 2018 grantees that received awards through the use of prior year funds) Funded projects will: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
Fiscal Year 2019 In FY 2019, approximately $18 million will be available to support awards after administrative deductions. A total of 185 applications were accepted for review in response to the FY 2019 Request for Applications (RFA). It is anticipated that approximately 55 awards will be granted in FY 2019. As of August 2019, the FY 2019 peer panels have not been completed to evaluate the merit of the submitted applications. Therefore, further information is not available. Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Fiscal Year 2020 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Fiscal Year 2023 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date. Authority for this program is contained in section 1417 (b)(4) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (NARETPA) [7 U.S.C. 3152(b)(4)] (b)(4)), 7 U.S.C. 3152(b)(4) The 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University. The 1890 land-Grant Institutions are: Alabama A&M University; Alcorn State University; University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Lincoln University (MO); Langston University; University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; North Carolina A&T State University; Prairie View A&M University; South Carolina State University; Southern University and A&M College; Tennessee State University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State College. The seventeen 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University, non-1890 academic institutions, private industry, and the Department of Agriculture. The System for Award Management (SAM) combines eight federal procurement systems, including CCR, and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. CCR activities are conducted through SAM (the CCR website will redirect users to SAM). Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and System for Award Management (SAM): Each applicant (unless excepted under 2 CFR ? 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR ? 25.110(d)) is required to: (i) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application; (ii) Provide a valid UEI number in its application; and (iii) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal awarding agency. It also must state that the Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal award to another applicant. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process. These include, but are not limited to the following: Organizational Management Information - Specific management information relating to an applicant shall be submitted on a one time basis, with updates on an as needed basis, as part of the responsibility determination prior to the award of a grant identified under this RFA, if such information has not been provided previously under this or another NIFA program. NIFA will provide copies of forms recommended for use in fulfilling these requirements as part of the pre-award process. Although an applicant may be eligible based on its status as one of these entities, there are factors which may exclude an applicant from receiving Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits under this program (e.g., debarment or suspension of an individual involved or a determination that an applicant is not responsible based on submitted organizational management information). This information collection is approved under OMB Circular Control No. 0524-0026, "Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture Regulations Assuring Civil Rights, Compliance and Organization Information." SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available as follows: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) only accepts electronic applications which are submitted via Grants.gov in response to specific Requests for Applications (RFA). Applicants must complete the Grants.gov registration process. For information about the pre-award phase of the grant lifecycle application processes see: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grants-101/pre-award-phase.html. Further, applicants must follow the instructions provided in the NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide, which can be assessed as follows: Adobe NIFA Applications. 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Applications are subjected to a system of peer and merit review in accordance with Section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 1613) by a panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the RFA. Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to producers and the general public of each application. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the RFA. 2 CFR Part 200 - Subpart C and Appendix I apply to this program. 2 CFR Part 400 applies to this program. Applications are subjected to a system of peer and merit review in accordance with section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7613) by a panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the RFA. Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to producers and the general public of each application. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFA). 2 CFR 200 - Subpart C and Appendix I and 2 CFR part 400 apply to this Program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. Contact the National Program Leader (NPL), as indicated per CFDA Section # 152 - Headquarters Office regarding dates for specific deadlines, start and end dates, and range of approval/disapproval time. Information is also available via our website and may be obtained via the Grants.gov website. NIFA's respective links regarding general information are provided below: http://nifa.usda.gov/ http://www.grants.gov. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFA is available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Not Applicable. 2 CFR Part 200 - Subparts D & E apply to this program. 2 CFR Part 400 applies to this program. Specific details are provided in the Request for Applications (RFA), which are generally published annually. The most current RFA is available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Within guidelines established for the program as described in the Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg For teaching grants, funds may be used in the following targeted areas: (1) Curricula design and materials development; (2) faculty preparation and enhancement for teaching; (3) instruction delivery systems; (4) scientific instrumentation for teaching; (5) student experiential learning; and (6) student recruitment and retention. For research grants, funds may be used to address high- priority research initiatives in areas where there is a present or anticipated need for increased capabilities and in which it is feasible for applicants to develop programs recognized for their excellence. Research areas include, but are not limited to: (1) Studies and experimentation in food and agricultural sciences; (2) centralized research support systems; and (3) technology delivery systems. Performance Reports: PERFORMANCE MONITORING: See above for pertinent and specific details. Relation to other audit requirements, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and Government Accountability Office (GAO). This program is also subject to audit by the cognizant Federal audit agency and the USDA Office of Inspector General. In accordance with 2 CFR Part 400 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, ? 200.334 Retention requirements for records. Grantees shall maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes. Grant-related records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and must be retained at least three (3) years. Records must be retained beyond the three (3) year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved. 2 CFR 200 Subpart D applies to this program. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Grants are awarded for a one (1) to three (3) year period and may receive no-cost extensions of time as appropriate up to maximum of five (5) years. 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart D applies to this program. 2 CFR Part 400 applies to this program. In accordance with statutory time limits, project periods, including no-cost extensions of time, are not to exceed five (5) years. Further details are provided in the Award document Form NIFA-2009 and the NIFA General Terms and Conditions Grants and Cooperative Agreements (dated October 2016) at: https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. NIFA utilizes the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. Currently, ASAP is the only payment source for new NIFA grantees. National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 Courier/Package Delivery Address: 2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061 USDA, NIFA, National Program Leader,
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P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205
Courier/Package Delivery Address:
2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061
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Phone: 803-465-3980 http://nifa.usda.gov/program/1890-land-grant-institutions-programs 12-1500-0-1-352 (Project Grants) FY 22$24,693,760.00; FY 23 est $28,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$24,693,760.00; FY 20$23,000,000.00; FY 19$18,232,059.00; FY 18$18,275,686.00; FY 17$18,260,989.00; FY 16$18,293,606.00; - The difference between the appropriation and obligation numbers reflects legislative authorized set-asides deducted as appropriate, and in some cases the availability of obligational authority from prior years. This program represents no-year funds. If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive and/or capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFA is available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/1890-institution-teaching-research-and-extension-capacity-building-grants-cbg As an administrator of U.S. government support, NIFA works in partnership with grantees to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. Our grantees and partners are required to comply with all relevant rules and regulations. The following resources are provided to NIFA's partners and award recipients to support their adherence to federal regulations governing program performance: NIFA's primary (main) website: https://nifa.usda.gov/regulations-and-guidelines The following represent specific documents and direct links: POLICY GUIDE NIFA's Federal Assistance Policy Guide describes agency policies and procedures. https://nifa.usda.gov/policy-guide CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS Certifications and representations provided through the NIFA application process. https://nifa.usda.gov/certifications-and-representations ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF USDA SUPPORT BY NIFA When acknowledging USDA support in accordance with 2 CFR Part 415, grantees must use the following acknowledgement for all projects or initiatives supported by NIFA. https://nifa.usda.gov/acknowledgment-usda-support-nifa FEDERAL REGULATIONS The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists all regulations published in the Federal Register. https://nifa.usda.gov/federal-regulations FOIA The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request access to federal documents and information such as research data. https://nifa.usda.gov/foia NEPA POLICY AND GUIDANCE The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Policy and Guidance set the standard for identifying potential environmental impacts. https://nifa.usda.gov/nepa-policy-and-guidance OGFM ISSUED CORRESPONDENCE The Office of Grants and Financial Management occasionally issues correspondence to applicants, grantees, and/or the general public for informational or clarification purposes. https://nifa.usda.gov/ogfm-issued-correspondence RESEARCH MISCONDUCT NIFA requires that all its awardees adhere to the USDA Scientific Integrity Policy and the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct. https://nifa.usda.gov/research-misconduct NIFA'S GENERAL AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS Award terms and conditions are determined by statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements, as well as each grant's circumstances. Terms and conditions dictate important items related to your grant, including method of payment, reporting frequency and content, and prior approval requirements. References to the terms and conditions of awards are located on the NIFA 2009 Award Fact Sheet. NIFA's general award terms and conditions (see link below) is applicable to this program, for awards with an award date on December 26, 2014 and thereafter. https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016. Fiscal Year 2016 For FY 2016: It is anticipated that the 19 eligible 1890 Institutions will be awarded funds with which they will implement individual teaching, research and extension projects that address the USDA/NIFA priority areas and critical need areas in the respective states. The program is designed to achieve three (3) major goals: 1. To advance the cultural diversity of the food, agricultural, human science and natural resources scientific and professional work force by attracting and educating more students from underrepresented groups; 2. To strengthen linkages among the 1890 institutions, other colleges and universities, USDA, other federal agencies, and private industry; and 3. To enhance and strengthen the quality of Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 institutions to more readily establish them as full partners in the U.S. food, agricultural, natural resources and human sciences higher education system. A university is leading a project to bridge the gaps between production, value-added processing, packaging and marketing of vegetable crops by small farm operators for enhanced profitability and sustainability. Through this work, the university will develop a state-wide consortium that leverages the strengths of partners to build capacity and work together in the marketplace. A university is leading a project to accomplish the following: (1) attract, retain and sustain freshmen and community college transfers in Ag-biotechnology and molecular biology; (2) train graduate students in molecular biology techniques and principles to equip them for either research or industry careers, and; (3) promote faculty development for young faculty members active in biotechnology. A university is leading a project to strengthen and build animal and pre-veterinary science teaching capacity of the institution through recruitment outreach, curriculum enhancement and experiential learning. The immediate outcome of the project will be increased enrollment within the animal science program, and highly qualified minority students who can succeed in veterinary programs, graduate schools, and become leaders in the livestock industry. A university is leading a project to accomplish the following: (1) conduct variety trials on three (3) high value fruits, five (5) vegetables, one (1) root crop, and one (1) herb to determine suitable varieties for the state and develop best cultivation practices including pest and disease management strategies; (2) collaborate with extension and USDA agencies to develop suitable hands-on training programs for limited resource farmers, and; (3) promote production of suitable crops in counties near the big urban areas across the state using the research information generated. A university is leading a project to accomplish the following: (1) determine appropriate manure application placement and rates for organic farms growing selected leafy and fruiting crops, (2) compare temporal changes in pathogen levels and associated bacterial communities in different manure sources used as soil amendments during organic fresh produce production, (3) provide a summer camp on soil health and healthy food for high school scholars, and (4) provide outreach workshops and demonstrations to stakeholders on practices to manage soils and reduce the risk of foodborne pathogen contamination. It will be accomplished through field research and analyses for microbial, and chemical components.
Fiscal Year 2017 1. A university is leading a project to provide undergraduate animal and veterinary science students with hands-on experience in preconditioning of beef calves and educate small beef cattle producers in making cost-effective management changes to improve feeder calf value, returns, and profit. 2. A university is leading a project to educate local community people and students on the importance of growing their own produce in order to eradicate food deserts. 3. A university is leading a project to expose middle school students, from underrepresented groups to agricultural related careers, in addition to establishing and enhancing the existing pipeline of high school students that will make Ag-related career choices. 4. A university is leading a multi-institutional integrated project to develop and implement organic pest management and food safety practices for cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, pumpkins etc.). 5. A university is leading a project to build up capacity for a long-term, interdisciplinary research program focusing on heavy metal contamination in Urban Agriculture and positioning its program towards a leading role in support of urban farmers and gardeners in its state.
Fiscal Year 2018 1. A university is leading an integrated project by using next-generation grape breeding to empower the quality of research and training at the institution. 2. A university is leading a project to build institutional teaching capacity through the development of a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus on Social Entrepreneurship. 3. A university is leading a project to establish a large animal teaching center to enhance teaching capacity and student experiential learning. 4. A university is leading a project to build capacity for three small 1890 Land-Grant institutions by developing an electronic extension platform, which will serve the needs of Minority farmers, Hispanic farmworkers, and Refugee farmers. 5. A university is leading a project that is investigating the advantages of using forestland for meat goal production.
Fiscal Year 2019 Project data is not yet available. The peer review panels have not met to evaluate proposals that were submitted in response to the FY 2019 RFA. It is anticipated that funded projects will address one (1) or more of the following areas: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
Fiscal Year 2023 Data is not yet available. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date.