Regional Rural Development Centers
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
NIFA Integrated Programs provide support for integrated research, education, and extension activities. Integrated, multi-functional projects are particularly effective in addressing important agricultural issues through the conduct of problem-focused research that is combined with education and extension of knowledge to those in need of solutions. These activities address critical national, regional, and multi-state agricultural issues, priorities, or problems. Integrated Programs hold the great
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Helps rural communities and small businesses connect with universities for support and resources. They address local development issues like jobs and e-commerce.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Noncompetitive grant funding for regionally focused centers to link research with Extension/outreach in areas of rural economic development, business and economics, markets and trade, workforce development, and community vitality.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: rural economic development, business and economics, markets and trade, workforce development, community vitality
Region: Northeast US, North Central US, Southern US, Western US
Other Criteria: Land-grant College and University researchers, educators, and practitioners, centers based at Penn State, Purdue University, Mississippi State University, and University of Idaho
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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 application status
- 🌐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
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Research and Extension activities
- Support for rural development initiatives
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝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 to prove matching funds
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $2,455,915 (minimum $2,419,506).
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