1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice FY26-1890-CBG-NOFO.pdf (44 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Registrations you need first (1)

• Grants.gov · p. 22

  “The electronic application for this NOFO and additional resources are available on Grants.gov and Grants 101.” Open page 22

The deadline is in 28 days. If your registration isn't already active, it may not be ready in time, so check it today. Get-ready checklist

What to submit

• Data management plan · p. 12

  “The progress report must include the implementation of the data management plan (DMP) of the previously funded project.” Open page 12

• Form SF-424 · p. 23

  “Part IV Provide an accurate email address, where designated, on the SF-424 R&R.” Open page 23

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 23

  “Budget Justification This is not an exhaustive list of required items; it only serves to highlight items that may be overlooked.” Open page 23

• Project abstract or summary · p. 23

  “Failure to include any of the three critical required documents of Project Summary/Abstract, Project” Open page 23

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 29

  “If the consultant(s) or collaborator(s) are known at the time of the application, a curriculum vitae or resume should be provided, and the budget justification should include need for collaboration and the rate of pay. d.” Open page 29

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 30

  “(3) A description of mentoring activities that may include, but are not limited to, peer mentoring or layered mentoring, whereby a set of mentees are progressively mentored by others at a higher level in their careers; please incorporate these activities…” Open page 30

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 31

  “Additional information regarding consultants and collaborators is required in the detailed budget justification, including the rate of pay, letter of commitment, and vitae.” Open page 31

Length limits

• PN: 18 pages max · p. 24

  “For Standard and Collaborative Grant, the PN must not exceed 18 pages (1.5-spaced, 1- inch margins), including figures and tables.” Open page 24

• PN: 8 pages max · p. 24

  “For Professional Development Grant and Workshop Grant applications, the PN must not exceed 8 pages (1.5-spaced, 1-inch margins), including figures and tables.” Open page 24

Formatting rules

• 1.5-spaced · p. 24

  “For Standard and Collaborative Grant, the PN must not exceed 18 pages (1.5-spaced, 1- inch margins), including figures and tables.” Open page 24

• 1-inch margins, 1.5-spaced · p. 24

  “For Professional Development Grant and Workshop Grant applications, the PN must not exceed 8 pages (1.5-spaced, 1-inch margins), including figures and tables.” Open page 24

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 21

  “Cost Sharing or Matching No Match Required - The 1890 CBG Program has no matching requirement.” Open page 21

• Cost share / match · p. 21

  “While not required, cost share is encouraged.” Open page 21

Dates in the notice

• November 4, 2026 · p. 9

  “Workshop Grant Application Deadline November 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET for FY August 25, 2027, at 5:00 pm ET for FY Grant Duration: 12-36 Months Anticipated # of Awards: 17 Minimum Award Amount: $50,000 Maximum Award Amount: i.” Open page 9

Mistakes that get applications rejected (3)

• Could get your application rejected: Workshop proposals that solely support existing conferences will be returned without review. · p. 19

  “Workshop proposals that solely support existing conferences will be returned without review.” Open page 19

• Over the length limit: Proposals with project narratives that exceed the page limit requirement will be returned without review. · p. 24

  “Proposals with project narratives that exceed the page limit requirement will be returned without review.” Open page 24

• Missing a required part: Applications that do not include the institutional letter will be returned without review. e. · p. 30

  “Applications that do not include the institutional letter will be returned without review. e.” Open page 30