Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EF47 002938
Apply for USDA NIFA EF47 002938
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "1890 Facilities Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2010 and posted on Feb 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $19,770,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,546,923.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants under this RFA are the 1890 land grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. They are Alabama AM University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida AM University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina AT State University, Langston University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Prairie View AM University, Virginia State University, and West Virginia State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 1890 Facilities Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA EF47 002938) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to help strengthen the physical infrastructure that supports teaching, research, and extension in the agricultural and food sciences at the 1890 land-grant institutions. The program’s central purpose is to fund the acquisition, renovation, and improvement of facilities and equipment, including libraries, so these historically Black land-grant universities can more fully develop and train the next generation of professionals (human capital) in food and agricultural science fields. In practical terms, the funding is aimed at bricks-and-mortar and major capacity-building needs such as modernizing labs, upgrading instructional and research spaces, purchasing specialized equipment, and improving facility resources that directly enable stronger academic and program outcomes.
A key feature of the opportunity is that each institution’s funding priorities are driven by its own facilities plan, which must be submitted to NIFA for review and approval. That means proposals are expected to align tightly with documented institutional needs and planned upgrades, rather than being open-ended. The grants support “acquisition and improvement,” which generally signals capital improvements and durable investments rather than short-term programming. The funding activity category is listed as “Other,” with clarification that the focus is facilities and related equipment improvements for agricultural and food sciences capacity.
For FY 2010, NIFA anticipated making about 18 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $19,770,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $744,682 and an award ceiling of $1,546,923. The opportunity explicitly stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible institutions seeking to undertake significant facility and equipment projects.
Eligibility is limited specifically to the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible applicants listed in the announcement are: Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas at 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. While the general “Eligible Applicants” field references public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, the program is not broadly open to all colleges and universities; it is restricted to this defined group of 1890 institutions.
The opportunity was posted and created on February 19, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 5, 2010, and an archive date of May 5, 2010. The CFDA number referenced is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service), reflecting the broader USDA capacity-building ecosystem tied to land-grant missions, even though this specific program is focused on facilities improvements. For applicants needing access to the full announcement or assistance, NIFA provided help desk support at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays), and the listing referenced an additional information link titled “FY 2010 RFA 1890 Facilities Grants Program.”
FAQs: 1890 Facilities Grant Program (USDA NIFA)
What is the 1890 Facilities Grant Program?
The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its purpose is to strengthen the physical infrastructure that supports teaching, research, and extension in the agricultural and food sciences at the 1890 land-grant institutions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA EF47 002938.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to fund the acquisition, renovation, and improvement of facilities and equipment (including libraries) so 1890 land-grant institutions can better develop and train the next generation of professionals (human capital) in food and agricultural science fields.
What types of projects does this grant support?
The opportunity supports capital-focused projects such as acquiring, renovating, and improving facilities and purchasing or upgrading durable equipment tied to agricultural and food sciences capacity. Examples mentioned include modernizing labs, upgrading instructional and research spaces, purchasing specialized equipment, and improving facility resources that directly strengthen academic and program outcomes.
Does the program fund “bricks-and-mortar” needs?
Yes. The description emphasizes facilities and related equipment improvements, including major capacity-building needs that are typically associated with bricks-and-mortar investments.
Are library improvements or library-related equipment eligible?
Yes. The program description explicitly includes facilities and equipment “including libraries” as part of the supported improvements.
How are institutional priorities determined for this program?
Each institution’s funding priorities are driven by its own facilities plan. That facilities plan must be submitted to NIFA for review and approval, and proposals are expected to align closely with documented institutional needs and planned upgrades.
Is this grant open-ended, or must proposals align with a plan?
Proposals are expected to align tightly with an institution’s documented facilities plan and planned upgrades, rather than being open-ended.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as “Other,” with clarification that the focus is facilities and related equipment improvements for agricultural and food sciences capacity.
What was the anticipated total funding level and number of awards for FY 2010?
For FY 2010, NIFA anticipated making about 18 awards with an estimated total funding level of $19,770,000.
What were the expected minimum and maximum award amounts (award floor and ceiling) for FY 2010?
For FY 2010, individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $744,682 to an award ceiling of $1,546,923.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited specifically to the 1890 land-grant institutions identified in the announcement. While the general “Eligible Applicants” field references public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, the program is not broadly open to all colleges and universities.
Which institutions are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible applicants listed are: Alabama A&M University; Tuskegee University; University of Arkansas at 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.
Are Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University included in eligibility?
Yes. The opportunity specifically notes Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University among the eligible 1890 land-grant institutions.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on February 19, 2010.
What was the application closing date for this announcement?
The original and current closing date listed was April 5, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was May 5, 2010.
What CFDA number is referenced for this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
Why is CFDA 10.500 referenced if the focus is facilities?
The announcement notes that CFDA 10.500 reflects the broader USDA capacity-building ecosystem tied to land-grant missions, even though this specific program is focused on facilities improvements.
Where can applicants find more information or the full announcement?
The listing referenced an additional information link titled “FY 2010 RFA 1890 Facilities Grants Program.”
How can applicants get help desk support from NIFA?
NIFA provided help desk support at 202-401-5048 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays.
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