Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RIGP 005076
Apply for USDA NIFA RIGP 005076
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.308 Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Area Activities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Apr 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only be submitted by eligible institutions. For the purposes of the RIIA grants program, an eligible institution means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)), that s located in an Insular Area and that has a demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences. Individual Land Grant colleges and universities, and other institutions that have secured Land Grant status through Federal legislation, and which are located in Insular Areas are automatically eligible for awards under the RIIA grants program as direct individual applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), focused on improving resident (on-campus) instruction in food and agricultural sciences and closely related disciplines. The program is designed specifically to help institutions located in U.S. insular areas build stronger teaching and education programs by upgrading instructional capacity, strengthening curriculum, and improving the overall quality of teaching and learning. The underlying goal is to help these institutions address the distinct educational and workforce needs that can exist in insular settings, particularly in fields tied to agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and human sciences.
This opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA RIGP 005076 and is listed in the Agriculture funding activity category under CFDA 10.308 (Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Area Activities). The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
From a funding standpoint, NIFA estimated total program funding at $1,200,000 for this competition cycle, with an award ceiling of $125,000 per grant. The notice was posted and created on April 13, 2015, with an application closing date of May 15, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on June 14, 2015, indicating that this specific announcement pertains to that historical funding cycle.
Eligibility is limited to institutions, not individuals, and applications may only be submitted by eligible institutions of higher education located in an insular area. For purposes of this program, an eligible institution is defined using the Higher Education Act definition (section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1995, 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)) and must also demonstrate capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Importantly, Land Grant colleges and universities in insular areas, as well as other institutions that have obtained Land Grant status through federal legislation and are located in insular areas, are automatically eligible to apply as direct applicants under RIIA.
In practical terms, the RIIA program is meant to support projects that strengthen educational infrastructure and delivery in agriculture-related disciplines, such as improving courses and curricula, building faculty instructional capabilities, modernizing or enhancing teaching approaches, and generally increasing the effectiveness of resident instruction so students receive higher-quality training. By investing in instructional and curricular capacity, NIFA’s intent is to help insular area institutions better serve their local communities and economies, where agriculture and natural resource systems may be especially central and where institutions can face unique geographic, resource, and workforce constraints.
For access and application support related to the full announcement, NIFA provided a help desk contact for technical difficulties with the electronic posting: NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048, available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. The announcement also notes that applicants with questions about preparing application content could seek further guidance through the listed contact resources in the full notice.
Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas - FAQs
What is the Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) Program?
The Resident Instruction Grants (RIIA) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports efforts to improve resident (on-campus) instruction in food and agricultural sciences and closely related disciplines at institutions located in U.S. insular areas.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is intended to strengthen teaching and education programs by upgrading instructional capacity, strengthening curriculum, and improving the overall quality of teaching and learning in agriculture-related fields. The broader goal is to help institutions in insular areas address distinct educational and workforce needs tied to agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and human sciences.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA RIGP 005076.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.308 (Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Area Activities).
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition cycle?
NIFA estimated total program funding at $1,200,000 for this competition cycle.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $125,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions (not individuals). Applications may only be submitted by eligible institutions of higher education located in an insular area.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity specifies that eligibility is limited to institutions and not individuals.
How does the program define an eligible institution of higher education?
An eligible institution is defined using the Higher Education Act definition (section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1995, 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). The institution must also demonstrate capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.
Are Land Grant institutions in insular areas eligible?
Yes. Land Grant colleges and universities in insular areas, as well as other institutions that have obtained Land Grant status through federal legislation and are located in insular areas, are automatically eligible to apply as direct applicants under RIIA.
What types of projects does RIIA support?
The program is meant to support projects that strengthen educational infrastructure and delivery in agriculture-related disciplines. Examples described include improving courses and curricula, building faculty instructional capabilities, modernizing or enhancing teaching approaches, and increasing the effectiveness of resident instruction so students receive higher-quality training.
What disciplines are emphasized under this program?
The opportunity focuses on food and agricultural sciences and closely related disciplines, with particular relevance to agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and human sciences.
Why is this program targeted to insular area institutions?
The program is designed specifically to help institutions in U.S. insular areas build stronger teaching and education programs and better address distinct educational and workforce needs that can exist in insular settings, including unique geographic, resource, and workforce constraints.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on April 13, 2015.
What was the application closing date for this announcement?
The application closing date listed was May 15, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 14, 2015, indicating that this specific announcement pertains to a historical funding cycle rather than an open, active competition under that posting.
What funding activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed in the Agriculture funding activity category.
Where can applicants get help with technical issues related to the electronic posting?
NIFA provided a help desk contact for technical difficulties: NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours?
The help desk is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Where can applicants get guidance on preparing application content?
The announcement notes that applicants with questions about preparing application content could seek further guidance through the listed contact resources in the full notice.
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