Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA HSI 004977
Apply for USDA NIFA HSI 004977
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.223 Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2015 and posted on Mar 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2015 All Strengthening Project applications must be received by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on April 16, 2015. All Standard Project applications must be received by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on April 21, 2015. All New Collaboration Project applications must be received by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Awards may only be made to public or other non profit Hispanic Serving Institutions as defined in the definitions section of this RFA. To be eligible for competitive consideration for an award under this program, a Hispanic Serving Institution must at the time of application certify that it has an enrollment of undergraduate full time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. By submitting an application, the applicant organization certifies that it is eligible to receive funding under this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants program is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its core purpose is to build and strengthen the capacity of eligible Hispanic Serving Institutions to deliver high-quality higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. In practical terms, the program is designed to help HSIs improve what they can offer students academically and professionally so they can recruit strong students, support them effectively through completion, and graduate individuals prepared to contribute to the nations food and agriculture workforce in scientific, technical, and professional roles.
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA HSI 004977) under CFDA 10.223, and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget as required by the program rules. NIFA indicated an estimated total funding amount of $9.2 million available under this announcement, to be awarded competitively based on the quality and alignment of proposals with program goals and requirements.
Eligibility is limited to public or other non-profit institutions that meet the federal definition of a Hispanic Serving Institution. A key threshold requirement is that, at the time of application, the institution must be able to certify that at least 25 percent of its undergraduate full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment is Hispanic. Submission of an application acts as the institution's certification that it meets eligibility requirements, so institutions typically need to verify their enrollment data and status before applying to avoid disqualification or compliance problems later.
The program included multiple project types with different submission deadlines, all tied to specific dates and times in Eastern Time. Strengthening Project applications were due by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 16, 2015. Standard Project applications were due by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 21, 2015. New Collaboration Project applications were due by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 23, 2015, which also served as the overall closing date for the opportunity. The announcement was originally posted on March 12, 2015, and later archived on May 23, 2015, indicating this particular solicitation cycle has closed, though similar solicitations may be offered in future years.
For support, NIFA directed applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays). The announcement also notes a separate point of contact for questions specifically related to preparing application content, emphasizing that administrative access issues and proposal development questions may be handled through different channels.
FAQs: USDA NIFA Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants (CFDA 10.223)
What is the HSI Education Grants program?
The Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants program is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its purpose is to build and strengthen the capacity of eligible Hispanic Serving Institutions to deliver high-quality higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core goal is to help HSIs improve their academic and professional offerings so they can recruit strong students, support students through completion, and graduate individuals prepared to contribute to the nation's food and agriculture workforce in scientific, technical, and professional roles.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the USDA, administered through NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This is a competitive grant opportunity, and awards are made based on the quality of proposals and their alignment with program goals and requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this solicitation is USDA NIFA HSI 004977.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.223.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant program.
How much funding was estimated to be available under this announcement?
NIFA indicated an estimated total funding amount of $9.2 million available under this announcement.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget as required by program rules.
Which institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public or other non-profit institutions that meet the federal definition of a Hispanic Serving Institution.
What is the key enrollment threshold to qualify as an eligible HSI for this program?
At the time of application, the institution must be able to certify that at least 25 percent of its undergraduate full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment is Hispanic.
How does an institution certify that it meets eligibility requirements?
Submission of an application acts as the institution's certification that it meets eligibility requirements, including the enrollment threshold.
Why should institutions verify their enrollment data before applying?
Because submitting the application serves as certification of eligibility, institutions typically need to confirm their enrollment data and HSI status before applying to avoid disqualification or compliance problems later.
What project types were included in this funding opportunity?
The solicitation included multiple project types, including Strengthening Projects, Standard Projects, and New Collaboration Projects.
When was the application deadline for Strengthening Projects?
Strengthening Project applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 16, 2015.
When was the application deadline for Standard Projects?
Standard Project applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 21, 2015.
When was the application deadline for New Collaboration Projects?
New Collaboration Project applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 23, 2015.
What was the overall closing date for the opportunity?
April 23, 2015 (5:00 p.m. ET) served as the overall closing date for this solicitation cycle.
When was this funding opportunity originally posted?
The announcement was originally posted on March 12, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on May 23, 2015, indicating that this specific solicitation cycle has closed.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided information, the solicitation was archived and the application deadlines were in April 2015, so this particular funding opportunity is closed.
Could similar HSI Education Grants opportunities be available in future years?
Yes. While this specific solicitation cycle is closed, the information notes that similar solicitations may be offered in future years.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants with trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours listed in the announcement?
The Help Desk hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), excluding federal holidays.
Does the announcement distinguish between technical access issues and application content questions?
Yes. It notes a separate point of contact for questions related to preparing application content, indicating that administrative access issues and proposal development questions may be handled through different channels.
What time zone were the deadlines based on?
All deadlines were tied to specific dates and times in Eastern Time (ET), with submissions due by 5:00 p.m. ET for each project type.
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