Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University

 

The purpose of this funding is to support agricultural and forestry extension activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University.

Active 10.512 National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Not applicable
Fiscal Year 2017 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Fiscal Year 2018 SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (D) for pertinent details.
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created Assistance Listing (CFDA) number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500 – Cooperative Extension Service (CES). Congress appropriated $48,620,000 to this program. Funds will support Extension activities at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities (19), upon approval of an Extension Plan of Work. The amount available for awards, after the legislatively authorized/mandated set-asides was $46,675,200. Funds will be released on a quarterly basis and after the appropriate progress reports have been submitted and approved.
Fiscal Year 2020 It is anticipated that the funding level will remain the same as in FY 2019, $48,620,000. In accordance with financial data provided by the Budget Office, NIFA projects that $45,417,600 will be available to fund similar projects. A Plan of Work is expected from each 1890 Institution describing the anticipated work to be accomplished under this program.
Fiscal Year 2023 Pertinent Information will be released by Program at a later date. Section 1444 of the National Agricultural Research,, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Of 1977 (NARETPA), enacted as Title XIV of Public Law 95–113 (The Food and Agriculture Act of 1977) on Sept. 29, 1977, is also known as the Section 1444 Program. This law provides the basis for Federal funding for agricultural extension activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. Further, in accordance with Section 7129 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (House Conference Report 113-333, to accompany H.R. 2642), Central State University has the designation as an 1890 Institution and is eligible to receive funds under this program beginning in Fiscal Year 2016. It is codified in 7 U.S.C. 3221. Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Universities that conduct agricultural extension activities in accordance with NARETPA section 1444(a)(1): 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; Alcorn State University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A & T State University; Central State University, Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State University. Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Universities that conduct agricultural extension activities in accordance with NARETPA section 1444(a)(1): 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; Alcorn State University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A & T State University; Central State University, Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State University. 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 preaward 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 Capacity Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY22-1444-RFA-w-Appendix-A-508.pdf 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. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. NIFA will review submitted documents to determine if all program, financial, and administrative requirements have been met and are current. Although an applicant may be eligible, there are factors that 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). https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY%202017%20Agricultural%20Extension%20at%201890_revised.pdf RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Capacity RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Other. 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 Capacity Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY22-1444-RFA-w-Appendix-A-508.pdfRFAs 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. Other. Specific details are provided in the Request for Applications (RFA), which are generally published annually. The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY22-1444-RFA-w-Appendix-A-508.pdf Not applicable. Uses: The purpose of this funding is to support the expenses of conducting extension programs and activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. RESTRICTIONS: (1) Use of Funds Limitation No portion of the funds allocated under this grant will be applied, directly, or indirectly, to the purchase, erection, preservation, or repair of any building or buildings, or the purchase or rental of land, or in college course teaching, lectures in college, or any other purpose not specified in section 1444 of NARETPA. (2) Approved NIFA Section 1444 Projects Section 1444 Program funding may only be used to support agricultural extension activities identified in the approved 5-Year Plan of Work. (3) Indirect Costs and Tuition Remission In accordance with section 1473 of NARETPA, indirect costs and tuition remission are unallowable as Section 1444 Program formula grant expenditures. Performance Reports: 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 the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program- specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. Section 1449 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3222d) states that “the State shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Such matching funds shall be for an amount equal to not less than ... 100 percent of the formula [grant] funds to be distributed to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2007 and each fiscal year thereafter. ... Notwithstanding [redistributing the funds], the Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement ... above the 50 percent level for any fiscal year for an eligible institution of a State if the Secretary determines that the State will be unlikely to satisfy the matching requirement.” Most regulations applicable to NIFA awards are housed in Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 7 CFR 3419.1 defines “matching funds” as “funds from non-Federal sources made available by the State to the eligible institutions ... [for] programs or activities that fall within the purposes of agricultural research and cooperative extension under sections 1444 and 1445 of NARETPA ... or [for] qualifying educational activities. Matching funds means cash contributions and excludes in-kind matching contributions.” It defines “non-Federal sources” as “funds made available by the State to the eligible institution either through direct appropriation or under any authority (other than authority to charge tuition and fees paid by students) provided by a State to an eligible institution to raise revenue, such as gift acceptance authority or user fees.” Finally, it defines “qualifying educational activities” as “programs that address food and agricultural sciences components of an eligible institution”. 7 CFR 3419.6 states that “The required matching funds for the formula programs shall be used by an eligible institution for agricultural research and extension activities that have been approved in the plan of work required under sections 1444(d) and 1445(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977…or for…qualifying education activities.” NIFA may consider and approve matching waiver requests above the 50 percent level. See Part IV, B. 4. for instructions about how to request a waiver.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. States are encouraged to spend Section 1444 Program funds in the year they are appropriated; however, if carryover is necessary, no more than 20 percent of the funds received by an institution in any fiscal year may be carried forward to the succeeding fiscal year. No prior approval from NIFA is required. Carryover limitations are legislatively mandated and NIFA is not authorized to approve any carryover requests beyond the 20 percent and one-year limitations.(7 USC 3221). 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 Capacity Request for Applications (RFAs) for specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY22-1444-RFA-w-Appendix-A-508.pdfRFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Capacity RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly. 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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Phone: (615) 517-4157 12-0502-0-1-352 (Formula Grants) FY 22$59,520,000.00; FY 23 est $62,400,000.00; FY 24 est $69,120,000.00; FY 21$57,000,000.00; FY 20$54,720,000.00; FY 19$46,675,200.00; FY 18 FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - SPECIAL NOTES: (1) Previously included in CFDA # 10.500, for the Cooperative Extension Service (CES). This represents a newly created CFDA number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs contained in CFDA # 10.500 (CES). NIFAs implementation became effective for fiscal year (FY) 2019 Request for Applications (RFAs) and new awards. (2) 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. 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 Capacity Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY22-1444-RFA-w-Appendix-A-508.pdf 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 2018 SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (D) for pertinent details.
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created Assistance Listing (CFDA) number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500 – Cooperative Extension Service (CES). Growing Together: A Family Gardening Event A joint program, sponsored by Master Gardeners and Cooperative Extension that encourages families to garden together. Families with children three – 12 years of age are encouraged to participate in a half-day of games and activities designed to teach basic concepts of garden planning, seed selection and planting. The free, fun-filled event attracted nearly 50 adults and children in 2019. Online Certification Courses for Meat and Dairy Goat Producers The Internet is full of information, some good and some bad. Novice and veteran goat producers are searching for reliable, unbiased, science-based information on management and production issues, as well as, herd health concerns. A consortium of 1890 institutions has come together and created online certification courses for dairy goat producers and for meat goat producers. Module topics in the online courses range from basic housing and management to nutrition, to herd health, to reproductive issues, to marketing, to product safety, and to value-added products. The dairy goat online course consists of 18 core modules and 10 elective modules and the meat goat online course consists of 21 core modules and 12 elective modules. Upon successful completion of a course, participants receive the Quality Producer designation. Dairy Herd Information Laboratory for Goats Quality products sell themselves and that is so true for the dairy goat industry. Quality cheese and milk come from quality dairy goats, which translates to increased profitability for the producer. There are many indicators of quality, but the best measures are milk yield, and fat and protein percentages in the milk. These latter two are indicators of quality product and the former an indicator of the amount of quality product. The Dairy Herd Information Laboratory (DHI) for Goats is the only national laboratory dedicated to serving the dairy goat industry. Goat producers from around the United States send their milk samples to the DHI for Goats lab, where they are analyzed for fat and protein content and for somatic cell count, which is an indicator of udder health. The dairy goat producer receives a comprehensive report, which allows the producer to compare goats regardless of age or other differences, thus, guiding the producer to identify quality animals leading to quality product.
Fiscal Year 2020 PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIAL CHALLENGE STUDIES AGAINST NON-VACCINE PREVENTABLE FOODBORNE PATHOGENIC BACTERIA: CONTROL OF BIOFILMS IN NON-CLINICAL SETTINGS Research finds that bacterial agents in food and environment have the capability of forming biofilms, a community of viable and nonviable cells from one or multiple species, covered with extracellular polymeric substances while anchoring to biotic or abiotic surfaces. This form of life is currently considered the dominant ecological life cycle of bacteria in non-clinical setting, causing crucial challenges for assuring the public health against food-related, environmental, and waterborne infectious diseases. Unlike vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, control of pathogens of public health concern from food, water and environment is relying on “preventive” approaches to elimination, or reduce the risk of consumers’ exposure to the pathogens. This study intends to investigate prevention-based microbiological challenge studies for control of biofilms of bacterial pathogens. The results are intended to be of particular importance for research and extension stakeholder of the academe for control of these pathogens in non-clinical setting, particularly in food and agricultural environments. BACKYARD GARDEN PROGRAM (BGP) A garden assistance program for families and local organizations. The program helps approximately 20 families and organizations per growing season with their gardening needs including tilling, planting instructions, and weed, insect and pest control for their backyard garden. The BGP is a free, first-come, first-served program with limited available plants providing participants with three years of gardening assistance.
Fiscal Year 2024 Pertinent Information will be released by Program at a later date.