Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions program has funded the establishment of six Centers to protect and manage domestic natural resources for current and future production of food and agricultural products; develop/apply emerging technologies to increase agricultural productivity; enhance small farm economic viability; improve rural communities by developing genetic and sensor technologies for food and agriculture; provide technology training to farmers; and enhance academic and career
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Supports 1890 institutions to improve student success and promote rural prosperity. Provides resources for education and research in various fields.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Grant funding provided to 1890 Land-grant Institutions for projects aimed at enhancing rural prosperity, international training, and diversity in STEAM fields. No cost sharing or matching requirement for this specific opportunity.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: agriculture, education, science and technology, international development, community development
Region: United States
Other Criteria: 1890 Land-grant Institutions, focus on increasing profitability and rural prosperity in farming communities, addressing critical needs for enhanced international training and development, increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering, agriculture and mathematics (STEAM) pipeline
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Identify eligibility requirements
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application through the designated portal
- Await notification of funding decision
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- Thu, 14 May 2026Posted DateMon, 15 Jun 2026Closing Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- research activities
- extension activities
- 📏Expense Caps
- 100% matching required for Ag Extension and Ag Research activities
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 100%
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- No waiver for amounts over $100,000
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation required as per NIFA Policy Guide-Capacity Program Matrix
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $9,600,000 (minimum $9,545,040).
The application deadline is November 17, 2021.
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