1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program

Post Date

January 13th 2011

Application Due Date

March 15th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NIFA-CBGP-003406

CFDA Number(s)

10.216

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

The intent of this program is to build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Education, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities to produce baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation‘s food and agricultural scientists and professionals, developing strong research that addresses current challenges in today‘s agriculture, and delivering needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.

Number of Awards

216

Eligibility Categories

Other

Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions are: Alabama A&M University University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Delaware State University Florida A&M University Fort Valley State University Kentucky State University Alcorn State University Southern University and A&M College University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Lincoln University (MO) North Carolina A&T State University Langston University South Carolina State University Tennessee State University Prairie View A&M University Virginia State University Tuskegee University West Virginia State University

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $18000000

• Award Range:

  $150000 - $600000

Grant Description

The intent of this program is to build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Education, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities to produce baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation‘s food and agricultural scientists and professionals, developing strong research that addresses current challenges in today‘s agriculture, and delivering needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  National Institute of Food and Agriculture

• Agency Contact:

  NIFA Help Desk
  Phone: 202-401-5048
  Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
  
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  For questions regarding this RFA.

• Agency Email Address:

  electronic@nifa.usda.gov

• More Information:

  FY '11 1890 Capacity Building RFA