Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

10.515 -- Renewable Resources Extension Act

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for extension projects that have national or regional relevancy. In particular, the program supports extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR 3430.2). Project Directors must have an Extension appointment. An Extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s extension service. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Email

If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY24-RREA-NFF-RFA-P.pdf	FY2024-Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects-RFA	Nov 27, 2023 04:36 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects

Archived: April 12, 2024

Application process

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Award

$300,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$150,000

Award Minimum

$150,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-OP-010333

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

November 27, 2023

Archive date:

April 12, 2024