U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Type of help
- Formula grant (amounts set by a formula)
- Typical award
- If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive and/or capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Capacity Request for Application (RFA)....
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
How this money reaches Tennessee: this is a formula program. The federal government sends it to the state (or to large cities and counties), and a Tennessee agency usually passes it on to local groups as pass-through grants. Ask the state agency that runs it, or your regional development district, when their next local round opens.
What it pays for
This grant program functions to assist various audiences, particularly those who have limited social and economic resources. Funding supports practical, research-based educational opportunities that respond to the changing needs of these clients, who are often families owning small to medium-size farms. The workshops and programs enhance the marketing skills of these farmers so they can place their products in local, national, and global markets. It also supports training for small farmers and landowners to acquire adequate capital, adopt new technologies, and use estate planning and tax incentive programs to retain operations and increase profitability.
Who can apply
Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Universities that conduct agricultural extension activities in accordance with NARETPA section 1444(a)(1): Alabama A&M University; Tuskegee University; University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Southern University; University of Maryland � Eastern Shore; Alcorn State University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A & T State University; Central State University, Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State University.
Match
Match: none required (federal program listing). Statutory Formula: Title 7, Part Not applicable, Subpart Not applicable,Public Law Public Law 95-113.Section 1449 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3222d) states, �the State shall provide equal matching funds
from non-federal sources.� Such matching funds shall be for an amount equal to, not less than
100 percent of the formula grant funds to be distributed to the eligible institution. The Secretary
may waive the matching funds requirement for up to 50 percent for any fiscal year for an eligible
institution if the Secretary determines the State will be unable to satisfy the 100 percent matching
requirement.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal year 2025: Workforce Readiness & Community Development: Building modern, resilient communities by strengthening workforce skills, industry partnerships, and access to training that improves employability and economic opportunity.
Smart Technologies for Small & Urban Farms: Helping limited?resource farmers adopt low?cost smart irrigation, robotics, digital tools, and soil?health practices to improve weather resilience, productivity, and market access.
Sustainable Woodlands & Agroforestry: Promoting woodland stewardship and agroforestry practices that enhance environmental sustainability, diversify income, and support long?term community resilience.