Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EF47 003392
Apply for USDA NIFA EF47 003392
- 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 "FY 11 RFA 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 Dec 9, 2010 and posted on Dec 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 8, 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 $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 20 candidate(s).
- 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 FY 11 RFA 1890 Facilities Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support the acquisition, renovation, and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment at the 1890 land-grant universities. The core purpose is to strengthen the physical infrastructure and learning resources these institutions rely on, including laboratories, instructional and research spaces, and related equipment and library resources. By investing in facilities and tools, the program is meant to help 1890 institutions participate more fully in educating and developing the next generation of talent in food and agricultural sciences, which is often framed as building "human capital" for the sector.
Funding for this RFA was announced in a period of federal budget uncertainty, because it was released before the FY 2011 Appropriations Act had been passed. That matters because continuing resolutions or a final appropriations bill could change the total amount available or the number of awards actually made. The announcement explicitly states there is no commitment by USDA to fund any particular application or to make a set number of awards, even though NIFA projected an estimated total funding amount for planning purposes.
For FY 2011, NIFA anticipated approximately $19,770,000 in total program funding. NIFA indicated it planned to distribute the appropriation in the same general way it handled FY 2010 funds. The approach described is formula-driven: first, NIFA would take 4% off the top (about $790,800) for federal administration. From the remaining balance, 60% would be distributed equally across eligible institutions, and the other 40% would be distributed according to the formula established in Section 1444 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (NARETPA) of 1977, as amended (Public Law 95-113). In practice, that means each eligible school can expect a baseline share, with additional variation based on the statutory formula for the remainder.
NIFA expected to make about 20 awards. Individual grant sizes were projected within a fairly narrow band, with an award floor of $744,682 and an award ceiling of $1,546,923. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the financial barrier to participation and can be especially important for large facility and equipment projects where matching requirements can be difficult to meet.
Eligibility was limited to the designated 1890 land-grant institutions, explicitly 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. The intent is clearly targeted: this is not an open competition for all universities, but a facilities-focused investment program for this specific group of institutions.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on December 9, 2010, with a closing date of February 8, 2011, and it was later archived on March 10, 2011. The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NIFA-EF47-003392, and the CFDA number referenced is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service), reflecting the federal assistance catalog classification associated with the program. For applicant support, NIFA provided help desk contact information for access issues and questions tied to the RFA, including the email electronic@nifa.usda.gov and a phone line at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours Eastern Time.
Overall, this grant program is best understood as a targeted, infrastructure-building funding stream aimed at helping 1890 land-grant universities modernize and strengthen the facilities, equipment, and library resources that support teaching, research, and extension-related capacity in agriculture and food sciences, with funding allocations shaped by a mix of equal distribution and statutory formula requirements, and with final funding dependent on federal appropriations decisions for FY 2011.
FY 11 RFA 1890 Facilities Grant Program (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the FY 11 RFA 1890 Facilities Grant Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support the acquisition, renovation, and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment at the 1890 land-grant universities.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to strengthen the physical infrastructure and learning resources used by 1890 institutions, including laboratories, instructional and research spaces, and related equipment and library resources. The program is intended to help these institutions participate more fully in educating and developing the next generation of talent in food and agricultural sciences (often described as building human capital for the sector).
What types of projects or purchases does the program support?
The program supports acquisition, renovation, and improvement of facilities and equipment tied to agricultural and food sciences. Examples described include laboratories, instructional spaces, research spaces, related equipment, and library resources that support teaching, research, and extension-related capacity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the designated 1890 land-grant institutions, explicitly including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University.
Which institutions are listed as eligible applicants in the announcement?
The announcement lists the following eligible applicants: 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.
Is this an open competition for all universities?
No. The opportunity is clearly targeted to a specific group of institutions (the designated 1890 land-grant universities) and is not described as an open competition for all universities.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2011?
NIFA anticipated approximately $19,770,000 in total program funding for FY 2011.
Why might the final funding amount or number of awards change?
The RFA was released before the FY 2011 Appropriations Act had been passed, during a period of federal budget uncertainty. The announcement notes that continuing resolutions or a final appropriations bill could change the total amount available and/or the number of awards actually made.
Does USDA guarantee it will fund applications or make a set number of awards?
No. The announcement explicitly states there is no commitment by USDA to fund any particular application or to make a set number of awards, even though NIFA provided estimated funding information for planning purposes.
How many awards did NIFA expect to make?
NIFA expected to make about 20 awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual grant sizes were projected to fall within a defined range, with an award floor of $744,682 and an award ceiling of $1,546,923.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How did NIFA describe the planned distribution of FY 2011 funds?
NIFA indicated it planned to distribute the appropriation in the same general way it handled FY 2010 funds, using a formula-driven approach.
What does the formula-driven approach include?
The approach described includes taking 4% off the top (about $790,800) for federal administration. From the remaining balance, 60% would be distributed equally across eligible institutions, and the other 40% would be distributed according to the formula established in Section 1444 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (NARETPA) of 1977, as amended (Public Law 95-113).
What does the described distribution method mean for an eligible institution?
Based on the description, each eligible institution can expect a baseline share from the portion distributed equally (60%), with additional variation based on the statutory formula applied to the remaining portion (40%).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NIFA-EF47-003392.
What CFDA number is referenced for this program?
The CFDA number referenced is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2010, and the closing date was February 8, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on March 10, 2011.
Where can applicants get help with access issues or questions related to the RFA?
NIFA provided help desk contact information for access issues and questions tied to the RFA: electronic@nifa.usda.gov and 202-401-5048 during standard business hours Eastern Time.
In simple terms, what is this grant program trying to strengthen?
It is designed to modernize and strengthen facilities, equipment, and library resources that support agriculture and food sciences teaching, research, and extension-related capacity at 1890 land-grant universities.
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