Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EF47 004089
Apply for USDA NIFA EF47 004089
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture community development education 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 Apr 5, 2013 and posted on Dec 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $19,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,543,693.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 004089) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The program focuses on strengthening the physical and technical capacity of the 1890 land-grant university system by supporting the acquisition, construction-related improvement, or upgrading of facilities and equipment used in agricultural and food sciences. A notable feature of the program is that it explicitly includes libraries among the types of facilities and resources that can be improved, reflecting an emphasis not only on laboratories and hands-on infrastructure, but also on the information and learning environments that underpin teaching, research, and extension.
The overall purpose is to help eligible 1890 institutions participate fully in developing human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. In practical terms, this means the program is designed to improve the campuses' ability to educate and train students, support faculty work, and expand institutional readiness for modern agricultural research and extension activities by addressing facility and equipment needs. The funding activity categories tied to the opportunity are Agriculture, Community Development, and Education, and it is associated with CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service), indicating its connection to the broader land-grant mission and the infrastructure needed to carry it out.
NIFA estimated total program funding at $19,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $743,075 and an award ceiling of $1,543,693, positioning this as a relatively substantial facilities and equipment investment for each recipient institution. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can materially lower barriers for institutions seeking to modernize or expand critical facilities and purchase major equipment.
Eligibility is limited to the 1890 land-grant institutions listed in the announcement, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The full eligible list is: 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. This restricted eligibility reflects the program's targeted mission of addressing long-standing infrastructure needs and enabling these institutions to advance their agricultural and food science programs.
Key dates in the published record include a posted date of December 27, 2012, an original closing date of February 11, 2013, and a revised current closing date of May 17, 2013, with an archive date of June 16, 2013. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays).
FAQs - 1890 Facilities Grant Program (USDA NIFA)
What is the 1890 Facilities Grant Program?
The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports projects that strengthen the physical and technical capacity of the 1890 land-grant university system by funding facilities and equipment used in agricultural and food sciences.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA EF47 004089.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to help eligible 1890 institutions participate fully in developing human capital in the food and agricultural sciences by addressing facility and equipment needs. In practical terms, it is designed to improve campuses' ability to educate and train students, support faculty work, and expand readiness for modern agricultural research and extension activities.
What types of projects or costs does the program support?
The program supports the acquisition, construction-related improvement, or upgrading of facilities and equipment used in agricultural and food sciences.
Are libraries eligible as part of facility improvements under this program?
Yes. The program explicitly includes libraries among the types of facilities and resources that can be improved, highlighting support not only for laboratories and hands-on infrastructure but also for information and learning environments that support teaching, research, and extension.
Which funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories tied to this opportunity are Agriculture, Community Development, and Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
How much total funding did NIFA estimate for the program?
NIFA estimated total program funding at $19,000,000.
What is the expected range of individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $743,075 and an award ceiling of $1,543,693.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the 1890 land-grant institutions listed in the announcement.
Which institutions are listed as eligible in the announcement?
The eligible institutions 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.
Does the opportunity mention any example eligible institutions?
Yes. The announcement specifically mentions Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University as examples among the eligible institutions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date in the published record is December 27, 2012.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was February 11, 2013.
What was the revised (current) closing date?
The revised current closing date was May 17, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 16, 2013.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What were the NIFA Help Desk hours listed for this opportunity?
The listed hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Which federal agency and office offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is meant by strengthening the "physical and technical capacity" of 1890 institutions in this context?
Based on the announcement description, it means supporting facility and equipment needs through acquisition, construction-related improvement, or upgrading in order to enhance institutional capability in agricultural and food sciences for teaching, research, and extension activities.
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