Blue Ribbon

CFDA 10.232 Active Grant

Program Objective

The Blue-Ribbon Panel on Land-grant Cooperation and Collaboration (PLCC) is aligned with the following Goals of the FY 2022-2026 USDA Strategic Plan:
Strategic Goal 2: Ensure America’s Agricultural System is Equitable, Resilient, and Prosperous
Strategic Goal 3: Foster an Equitable and Competitive Marketplace for All Agricultural Producers
Strategic Goal 4: Make Safe, Nutritious Food Available to All Americans
Strategic Goal 5: Expand Opportunities for Economic Development and Improve Quality of Life in Rural and Tribal Communities

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. Federal Government
  • State

Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for more details.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Pertinent program details will be provided at a later date.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days

Pertinent program details will be provided at a later date.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Pub.L. 117–103, General Provision 765 provides
funding for NIFA to convene a blue-ribbon panel for the purpose of evaluating the overall structure of research and education through the public and land-grant universities, including 1890 institutions, to define a new architecture that can better integrate, coordinate, and assess economic impact of the collective work of these institutions.

Mission Categories

Primary: Economic Development

Other categories:
Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for more 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.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Jessica Shade — National Program Leader,
831-278-2073
National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 Courier/Package Delivery Address: 2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061, Kansas City, MO 64141
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:35:57.