1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
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This program (Short Title: 1890 CBG) provides grants to 1890 land-grant institutions to support projects that strengthen the research, teaching, and extension capacity needed to advance fundamental sciences, as well as research and development in support of food and agricultural sciences.
The program goals are:
- To advance the professional workforce by attracting and educating students in the food and agricultural sciences
- To strengthen linkages among the 1890 universities, other colleges and universities, USDA, other federal agencies, and private industry
- To enhance and strengthen the quality of education, research, and extension programs at the 1890 universities to establish them as full partners in the U.S. food and agricultural sciences higher education system
Expanding opportunities for small businesses and small farms in rural communities among the priority areas.
Eligible applicants are 1890 land-grant institutions.
Award ceiling: $750,000
Award floor: $50,000
Project period: 12-36 months depending
on the project type
Estimated number of awards: 17
Estimated total program funding:
$56,000,000
Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available on the program website and grants.gov.
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Organizations (2)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, view details
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, view details
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