A NIFA-certified Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture (NLGCA) designation enables an institution to satisfy the eligibility requirement for the Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture program as well as a few other NIFA-administered programs.
To determine if an institution is eligible to be designated as an NLGCA institution as defined in the 2018 Farm Bill, please visit NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart resource page.
Once you've determined eligibility, visit the Request for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation resource page for more information.
For more information or further assistance, contact nlgca.status@usda.gov