Blue Ribbon
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
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