Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA AHSI 004422
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- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture community development education employment, labor and training science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.228 Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2014 and posted on Jan 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- For eligibility please refer to Part III of the RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Its core goal is to build and strengthen the capacity of Alaska Native Serving Institutions (ANSIs) and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (NHSIs) to deliver high-quality education, conduct applied research, and run related community development activities tied to food and agriculture. The program is designed to let each eligible institution define its own educational needs and priorities, as long as the proposed work fits within a broad set of disciplines connected to the food and agricultural sciences.
The opportunity emphasizes projects that improve educational equity and outcomes for underrepresented students while also strengthening an institution's ability to teach and train effectively in agriculture- and food-related fields. NIFA signals that it is especially interested in proposals that expand access and success for students who have historically been left out of these career pathways, improve institutional educational capacity (for example through curriculum improvement, program development, or teaching infrastructure), and better prepare students for careers across the U.S. food, agricultural, and natural resource systems. Another stated priority is making smart, effective use of resources to improve teaching programs in food and agricultural sciences, which points to projects that are not only meaningful locally but also well planned, scalable, and sustainable.
From a funding standpoint, the total estimated amount available under this announcement is $3,000,000. Individual awards can be as large as $1,500,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is listed as $0). The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can be a major advantage for institutions that may have limited ability to contribute non-federal funds. The grant is categorized under agriculture, community development, education, employment and training, and science and technology/research and development, reflecting the expectation that successful projects may combine instruction, hands-on workforce preparation, applied research experience, and community-facing outcomes.
Eligibility is aimed at institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, with additional eligibility details referenced in Part III of the Request for Applications (RFA). In practice, applicants must qualify as Alaska Native Serving or Native Hawaiian Serving institutions under the program rules, and the RFA is the place where the formal definitions, documentation requirements, and any special conditions are spelled out.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on January 13, 2014, with an application deadline of March 7, 2014, and it was later archived on April 6, 2014. The program is listed under CFDA number 10.228 (Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants). For technical issues accessing the full announcement, NIFA directs applicants to its Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays), and it also notes that support is available for questions related to preparing application content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ANNH Education Competitive Grants Program?
The Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports projects that strengthen eligible institutions capacity to deliver high-quality education, conduct applied research, and carry out related community development activities connected to food and agriculture.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to build and strengthen the capacity of Alaska Native Serving Institutions (ANSIs) and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (NHSIs) to improve education, applied research, and related community development activities tied to food and agriculture, while allowing institutions to define their own needs and priorities within a broad set of food and agricultural science disciplines.
Who administers the program?
The program is administered by USDA NIFA (the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
What types of activities can be supported?
Supported activities can include efforts to deliver high-quality education, conduct applied research, and implement related community development activities connected to food and agriculture. The announcement also points to projects that improve institutional educational capacity, such as curriculum improvement, program development, or teaching infrastructure.
What subject areas or disciplines does the program cover?
Projects must fit within a broad set of disciplines connected to the food and agricultural sciences. The program expects work tied to the U.S. food, agricultural, and natural resource systems.
Does the program allow institutions to set their own priorities?
Yes. The program is designed to let each eligible institution define its own educational needs and priorities, as long as the proposed work fits within the broad disciplines connected to food and agricultural sciences.
What priorities does NIFA emphasize in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes projects that improve educational equity and outcomes for underrepresented students and strengthen an institution ability to teach and train effectively in agriculture- and food-related fields. NIFA also signals interest in proposals that expand access and success for students historically left out of these pathways, improve educational capacity (including curriculum, program development, or teaching infrastructure), and better prepare students for careers across U.S. food, agricultural, and natural resource systems.
Does the opportunity mention sustainability or effective resource use?
Yes. Another stated priority is making smart, effective use of resources to improve teaching programs in food and agricultural sciences, pointing to projects that are meaningful locally and also well planned, scalable, and sustainable.
How much total funding is available under this announcement?
The total estimated amount available under the announcement is $3,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards can be as large as $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What categories does this grant fall under?
The grant is categorized under agriculture, community development, education, employment and training, and science and technology/research and development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, with additional eligibility details referenced in Part III of the Request for Applications (RFA). In practice, applicants must qualify as Alaska Native Serving or Native Hawaiian Serving institutions under the program rules.
Where are the formal eligibility definitions and documentation requirements described?
The formal definitions, documentation requirements, and any special conditions are spelled out in the Request for Applications (RFA), referenced in Part III for eligibility details.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 10.228 (Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 7, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing notes that the opportunity was archived on April 6, 2014.
Who do applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, NIFA directs applicants to its Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the Help Desk hours?
The Help Desk is available during standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Does NIFA provide support for application preparation questions?
Yes. The information provided notes that support is available for questions related to preparing application content.
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