Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA CBGP 003406
Apply for USDA NIFA CBGP 003406
- 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 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.216 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2011 and posted on Jan 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 216 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions are Alabama AM University University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Delaware State University Florida AM University Fort Valley State University Kentucky State University Alcorn State University Southern University and AM College University of Maryland Eastern Shore Lincoln University (MO) North Carolina AT State University Langston University South Carolina State University Tennessee State University Prairie View AM University Virginia State University Tuskegee University West Virginia State University
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Opportunity Summary:
The 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program is a competitive grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) designed specifically to strengthen the long-term teaching, research, and extension capacity of the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The core purpose is institutional capacity building: supporting projects that improve the quality and reach of education programs that produce job-ready baccalaureate and graduate-level talent for the nations food and agricultural workforce, advancing research that addresses real and current agricultural challenges, and expanding extension efforts that deliver practical assistance to communities, small farms, and other stakeholders. In plain terms, the program is meant to help these institutions grow stronger in the three land-grant pillars so they can train more professionals, generate useful science, and translate that knowledge into on-the-ground support.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA CBGP 003406) listed under CFDA 10.216 (1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants). USDA NIFA anticipated making a large number of awards, with an expected total of 216 grants. The estimated total funding available for this competition was $18,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $150,000 to a ceiling of $600,000. The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which reduces barriers for applicants and allows institutions to propose projects based on need and impact rather than available non-federal funds.
Eligibility is limited and very clearly defined. Only the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions may apply, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The eligible institutions listed in the notice are Alabama A&M University; University of Arkansas at 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; and West Virginia State University. The limitation to this set of institutions reflects the programs mission: to invest directly in strengthening the capacity of the 1890 system.
The timeline provided in the announcement reflects the FY 2011 competition cycle. The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 15, 2011, and it was archived on April 14, 2011. Applicants were directed to the FY 11 1890 Capacity Building RFA for complete program guidance and requirements. For access issues or technical help with the full announcement, the notice provided the NIFA Help Desk contact at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays), and indicated that the same channel could be used for questions related to the request for applications.
Overall, the program is structured to fund sizable, institution-led projects that improve academic and workforce pipelines, increase the quality and relevance of agricultural research, and strengthen extension delivery so that knowledge and services reach producers and communities that need them. The combination of a relatively high award ceiling, no matching requirement, and a large expected number of awards signals an intent to support broad participation across the eligible 1890 institutions while still enabling robust, multi-component projects that can move the needle on teaching, research, and extension capacity.
FAQs: 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program
1) What is the 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program?
The 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). It is designed specifically to strengthen the long-term teaching, research, and extension capacity of the 1890 Land-Grant Universities.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is institutional capacity building for 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The program supports projects that strengthen the three land-grant pillars: teaching, research, and extension. In practical terms, it aims to help institutions educate job-ready baccalaureate and graduate-level talent for the nation's food and agricultural workforce, advance research that addresses current agricultural challenges, and expand extension work that delivers practical assistance to communities, small farms, and other stakeholders.
3) Which agency is offering this program?
This program is offered by USDA NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
4) Is this a competitive or non-competitive program?
This is a competitive grant opportunity.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA CBGP 003406.
6) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.216 (1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants).
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. The eligible institutions listed are:
- Alabama A&M University
- University of Arkansas at 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
8) Are Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University eligible?
Yes. Both Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University are explicitly included among the eligible 1890 Land-Grant Institutions.
9) Are institutions outside the 1890 Land-Grant system eligible to apply?
No. Eligibility is clearly limited to the listed 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, reflecting the program's mission to invest directly in strengthening capacity within the 1890 system.
10) What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports institution-led projects that strengthen teaching, research, and extension capacity. Examples of supported focus areas described in the opportunity include improving the quality and reach of education programs that produce job-ready baccalaureate and graduate-level talent, advancing research that addresses real and current agricultural challenges, and expanding extension efforts that provide practical assistance to communities, small farms, and other stakeholders.
11) How many awards were expected for this competition?
USDA NIFA anticipated making a large number of awards, with an expected total of 216 grants.
12) What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available for this competition was $18,000,000.
13) What is the award size range for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $150,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $600,000.
14) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
15) Why does the lack of a matching requirement matter?
Because no cost sharing is required, the program reduces barriers for applicants and allows institutions to propose projects based on need and impact rather than on the availability of non-federal matching funds.
16) What competition cycle does the timeline reflect?
The timeline provided reflects the FY 2011 competition cycle.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2011.
18) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was March 15, 2011.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 14, 2011.
20) Where were applicants directed for full program guidance and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the FY 11 1890 Capacity Building RFA for complete program guidance and requirements.
21) Who should applicants contact for technical help or access issues with the full announcement?
The notice provided the NIFA Help Desk for access issues or technical help: 202-401-5048, available during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays).
22) Can the NIFA Help Desk also answer questions about the request for applications?
Yes. The announcement indicated that the same help desk channel could be used for questions related to the request for applications.
23) What kind of overall impact is the program trying to achieve?
Overall, the program is structured to fund sizable projects that improve academic and workforce pipelines, increase the quality and relevance of agricultural research, and strengthen extension delivery so that knowledge and services reach producers and communities that need them.
24) What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" grant program?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program, meaning it is awarded through a competitive process rather than automatically provided by formula.
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