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Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (1890 COEs)

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The intent of the 1890 COEs Program is to provide support for Centers of Excellence that were originally established in 2015 in conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. The 1890 COEs are hosted by 1890 Land-grant Institutions with the goals of: 1) increasing profitability and rural prosperity in underserved farming communities; 2) addressing critical needs for enhanced international training and development; and 3) increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering, agriculture and mathematics (STEAM) pipeline.

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Eligibility
1890 Land-grant Institutions
Posted Date
Closing Date
Contact for Electronic Access Problems
Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-1890COE-008561
Assistance Listing Number
10.523
Estimated Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
No Match
Range of Awards
$2,000,000 - $2,000,000
Page last updated: May 15, 2025

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