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1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

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The 1890 CBG is intended to strengthen teaching, research and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University (per Section 7129 of Pub. L. 113-79). The CBG program supports projects that strengthen teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the need areas of curriculum design and materials development, faculty development, and others. CBG supports projects that strengthen research and extension programs in need areas of studies and experimentation, extension program development support systems, and others. The CBG also support integrated project grants. The intent of this initiative is to increase and strengthen food and agriculture sciences at the 1890s through integration of education, research and extension. Applications submitted to CBG must address at least one of the following NIFA strategic goals: sustainable bioenergy; food security; childhood obesity prevention; or food safety. See RFA for details.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.

Language Access Services

NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.

Eligibility
1890 Land-grant Institutions
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Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-CBGP-011395
Assistance Listing Number
10.216
Estimated Total Program Funding
$28,000,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
No Matching Required
Range of Awards
$100,000 - $750,000
Percent of Applications Funded
36%
Relevant Documents
Document
Attachment Size
FY24-1890-CBG-FAQ.pdf (pdf - 112.39 KB) 112.39 KB
Previous Fiscal Year RFA
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Page last updated: January 23, 2025

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