Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA NLGCA 010975

The **Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA)** offers funding opportunities for institutions to strengthen their ability to secure external grants, enhance research and outreach programs, and develop infrastructure and faculty.

### **Eligible Uses of Funds:** 1. Competing for federal and other funding sources to address agricultural, environmental, and community priorities. 2. Sharing relevant research and information with agricultural and renewable resource sectors, as well as the broader public. 3. Encouraging participation in research, education, and outreach initiatives by providing matching funds. 4. Investing in: - Equipment and infrastructure (excluding building alterations or construction). - Faculty professional development. - Graduate assistantships.

### **Eligibility Criteria:** - Applicants must be **certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA)** by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the time of application. - Institutions must be public colleges or universities offering bachelor’s or higher degrees in agricultural sciences, forestry, or related disciplines. - A list of accepted study areas includes **agricultural business, animal sciences, forestry, food science, natural resource management, horticulture, and others**. - Colleges and universities that were certified before December 21, 2018, must reapply under updated criteria. - Branch campuses qualify only if they hold separate accreditation as degree-granting institutions.

### **Application Process:** - Institutions must submit an **NLGCA Certification Memo** via the NLGCA designation webpage. - NIFA will respond within **30 days** with either certification or an explanation for denial. - Award recipients may collaborate with non-eligible organizations if necessary for the project.

This program is designed to strengthen the capabilities of non-land-grant agricultural institutions, helping them expand their research, outreach, and funding potential in support of national and regional agricultural priorities.

  • The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.326.
  • This funding opportunity was created on 2024-09-20.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-11-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others.
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