Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
ID: 356486Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$150K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356486

Additional Information

Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
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    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) for Fiscal Year 2025, with an estimated total funding pool of $5.7 million. These grants aim to enhance the capabilities of NLGCA institutions by supporting educational, research, and outreach activities that address priority concerns in agriculture and related fields, particularly focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Eligible applicants must be certified NLGCA institutions and can submit multiple proposals, with funding amounts ranging from $150,000 to $750,000 depending on the grant type, and a deadline for applications set for November 15, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov during business hours.

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    FY25-NLGCA-RFA-P.pdf
    The Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program, managed by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), announces its Fiscal Year 2025 funding opportunity. The program has an estimated funding pool of approximately $5.7 million, with application deadlines set for November 15, 2024. Various grant types will be available, including Planning Conference grants up to $30,000, Regular grants up to $150,000, Joint Collaborative projects up to $300,000, and Large-scale Comprehensive Initiatives up to $750,000. NIFA emphasizes enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in research, education, and outreach efforts, particularly encouraging participation from underserved communities. The grants aim to expand the capacities of Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) by supporting educational activities, research initiatives, and outreach programs relevant to agricultural sciences. Eligible applicants must be NLGCA-certified institutions and can submit multiple proposals, though each institution is limited to two grant awards in a funding cycle. The evaluation of applications will focus on their potential to advance educational quality, institutional capabilities, and cost-effectiveness, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and integrated approaches.
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