The Renewable Resources Extension Act provides funding for extension activities related to forestry and natural resources at land-grant universities. The purpose of this funding is to assist states in carrying out an extension program designed to assist forest and range landowners and managers in making resource management decisions based on research findings.
Forest and rangeland resources include vegetation, water, fisheries and wildlife, soil, and recreation. A RREA Strategic Plan was established for FY 2012-2016 and the priorities listed in this plan are to be the focus of RREA expenditures by recipients.
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 Renewable Resources Extension Act 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.
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FY 2025 Capacity Program Request for Applications. For general administrative application questions, please contact us at Grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.
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