RREA - National Focus Funds
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.500 -- Cooperative Extension Service
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may only be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. Project Directors must have an extension appointment. An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
“ If you have any questions related to preparing application content”
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2017_RREA_NATIONAL_FEDERAL_FOCUS.pdf | FY 2017 RREA NATIONAL FEDERAL FOCUS.pdf | May 11, 2017 04:44 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 9, 2017
Award
$300,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$75,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-006359
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 11, 2017
Archive date:
August 9, 2017
