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Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RTP 002694

• The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education employment, labor and training energy environment other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.314 New ERA Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program.
• This funding opportunity was created on Nov 13, 2009 and posted on Nov 13, 2009.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2024.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
• Applications may be submitted by either (1) public or private nonprofit community colleges, or (2) advanced technological centers, either of which must a. be located in a rural area (see definition in Part VIII, E.) b. have been in existence as of June 18, 2008 c. participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research d. have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary and e. have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4 year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations. Applicant Eligibility Verification To verify the applicant institution is located in a rural area and eligible to receive RTP funding, NIFA requires a signed statement from the Authorized Representative (AR) of the applicant institution that signifies compliance with the rural area definition in Part VIII. E. of the RFA. Please submit this verification on signed letterhead as an attachment in Field 11 of the Other Project Information Form. Failure to meet any eligibility criterion above by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing the application and making an award. Applicant institutions/organizations must demonstrate capacity for and a significant ongoing commitment to, the teaching of agriscience or agribusiness generally, and to the specific need and/or discipline(s) for which this grants program supports. Award recipients may subcontract portions of the project to organizations not eligible to apply directly for funding, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. In accordance with 7 CFR Part 3430, for community colleges, as defined in this RFA, applying as an Eligible Applicant, individual branches of a State university system or public system of higher education that are separately accredited by nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations as degree granting institutions are treated as separate institutions, and are therefore eligible for RTP. Separate branches or campuses of a college not individually accredited as degree granting institutions are not treated as separate institutions. See RFA for further and specific details.

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