Minority-Serving Institutions Partnership
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The objective of this program is to strengthen the partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement and universities that will help USDA connect communities to the education, tools, and resources available to them through USDA’s programs and initiatives.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- U.S. territories (incl. universities)
- Private nonprofits
Minority-serving state agricultural experiment stations, state cooperative extension services, all colleges and universities, other research or education institutions and organizations, Federal and private agencies and organizations, individuals, and any other contractor or recipient, either foreign or domestic, to further research, extension, or teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences of the Department of Agriculture.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Assistance is provided through cooperative agreements following the approval of the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This program issues cooperative agreements to universities who will collaboratively strengthen connections between communities and USDA programs and initiatives.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used for participant support costs and related administrative expenditures.
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