1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The 1890 CBG Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.216, is designed specifically to build the institutional teaching, research, and Extension capacities of the eligible institutions through cooperative programs with Federal and non-Federal entities.
The 1890 CBG Program is designed to achieve three major goals:
1. Advance the professional workforce by attracting and educating students in the food and agricultural sciences,
2. Strengthen linkages among the 1890 Universities, other colleges and universities, USDA, other Federal agencies, and private industry,
3. Enhance and strengthen the quality of teaching/education, research, and extension/outreach programs at the 1890 Universities to establish them as full partners in the U.S. food and agricultural sciences higher education system.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
- U.S. State Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
The 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University. The 1890 land-Grant Institutions are: Alabama A&M University; Alcorn State University; University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Lincoln University (MO); Langston University; University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; North Carolina A&T State University; Prairie View A&M University; South Carolina State University; Southern University and A&M College; Tennessee State University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State College.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Federal Government
- Education Professional
- U.S. State Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
The seventeen 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University, non-1890 academic institutions, private industry, the Department of Agriculture, and other public institutions/organizations
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Within the limit of funds authorized, the NIFA awarding official will make grants to eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in this NOFO.
After the award is finalized, a formal notification in the form of a Notice of Award (NoA), signed by the Authorized Departmental Officer, will be provided to the applicant organization for successful applications. The NoA is the authorizing document and will be sent via email to the recipient's Authorized Representative and it provides pertinent instructions and information about the award.
From 30 to 60 days.
Contact the National Program Leader (NPL), as indicated per CFDA Section # 152 – Headquarters Office regarding dates for specific deadlines, start and end dates, and range of approval/disapproval time.
Program details & compliance
Description
The 1890 Land-grant Universities are historically Black universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890. NIFA’s 1890 land-grant university programs are intended to strengthen research, Extension and teaching in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 universities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Agricultural Resource Conservation and Development
Other categories:
Teacher EducationFood Nutrition
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
For teaching grants, funds may be used in the following targeted areas:
(1) Curricula design and materials development;
(2) faculty preparation and enhancement for teaching;
(3) instruction delivery systems;
(4) scientific instrumentation for teaching;
(5) student experiential learning; and
(6) student recruitment and retention.
For research grants, funds may be used to address high- priority research initiatives in areas where there is a present or anticipated need for increased capabilities and in which it is feasible for applicants to develop programs recognized for their excellence.
Research areas include, but are not limited to:
(1) Studies and experimentation in food and agricultural sciences;
(2) centralized research support systems; and
(3) technology delivery systems.
Restrictions
Grant funds must be used for allowable costs necessary to conduct approved fundamental and applied research, extension and education objectives to address food and agricultural sciences. The use of grant funds to plan, acquire, or construct a building or facility is not allowed. Some grant funds may be used for minor alterations, renovations, or repairs deemed necessary to retrofit existing teaching or research spaces in order to carry out a funded project. However, requests to use grant funds for such purposes must demonstrate that the alterations, renovations, or repairs are incidental to the major purpose for which a grant is made. Indirect Cost (IDC) is not to exceed 30 percent of the recipient’s Total Federal Funds Awarded (TFFA). 7 U.S.C. 3310 limits the recovery of IDC for the overall award to 30 percent of the TFFA under a research, education, or extension grant. Please refer to the NOFO for specific details.
Required Documentation
Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements