McIntire-Stennis Capacity Grant

The purpose of this funding is to increase forestry research in the production, utilization, and protection of forestland; to train future forestry scientists; and to involve other disciplines in forestry research. 

This grant is used to assist all states in carrying out a program of state forestry research at state forestry schools and colleges and developing a trained pool of forest scientists capable of conducting needed forestry research under the following research topics: 1) Reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; 2) Management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of water flow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; 3) Management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; 4) Management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; 5) Protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents; 6) Utilization of wood and other forest products; 7) Development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products.

The 1890's Mailbox is the designated inbox for all 1890 institution requests and communication. All other recipients should address inquiries to the Capacity Grants Mailbox. 

Reporting

Organizations receiving McIntire-Stennis Capacity Grant funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), are required to submit the following reports: 

• Program 

  NIFA utilizes the NIFA Reporting System (NRS) for all programmatic reporting. NRS currently contains the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) Plans of Work, Annual Reports of Accomplishments and other capacity grant data for research projects and Extension programs. To access the NRS application, click the button below. 

• Grants Management

  Per 2 CFR 200.238, awardees are required to submit a SF-425, Federal Financial Report annually no later than 90 calendar days after the reporting period. The final SF-425 is due no later than 120 calendar days after the conclusion of the period of performance. The form should be submitted through the ezFedGrants (eFG) Portal.  To access the SF-425 instructions and the required manual form for submitting a revised SF-425, click the button below.

  For SF-425 report inquiries, 1890 institutions should email the 1890's Mailbox. Questions from all other recipients should be directed to the Capacity Grants Mailbox.