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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-003436
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Apr 06, 2011
Creation Date:
Apr 06, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Jun 06, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Jun 06, 2011
Archive Date:
Sep 30, 2011
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
3
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$300,000
Award Ceiling:
$110,000
Award Floor:
$85,000
CFDA Number(s):
10.500
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Cooperative Extension Service
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. Project Directors are encouraged to have an extension appointment.
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
B. Purpose and Priorities
The purpose of the grant program for FY 2011 is to provide funds for projects that:
(1) Have national or regional relevance; or
(2) Build capacity in the Cooperative Extension System to better serve forest and rangeland owners; or
(3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions
