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"Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports eligible institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach activities relating to food, agriculture, and natural resources.
It aims to strengthen research infrastructure, enhance faculty professional development, and increase the number of qualified graduates in the food and agricultural workforce.
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Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program Outside of the Land-grant University System, many colleges and universities offer strong agricultural education programs. NIFA supports agricultural programs at eligible institutions through the Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) Program.
The purpose of this program is to assist NLGCA Institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach/extension activities relating to food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH sciences).
The goals of the NLGCA program are to strengthen the capacity of NLGCA institutions to develop infrastructure to carry out agricultural research, teaching and outreach activities; enhance the ability of faculty members to engage in agricultural professional development opportunities; and increase the number, quality of qualified graduates entering the food and agricultural workforce.
NLGCA program supports the economic vitality of rural communities by funding new degree programs in FANH sciences that emphasize new and emerging employment opportunities. Non-Land-grant institutions must first be certified by the NLGCA program to be eligible to apply for NLGCA program funds.
In order to be eligible for this program, an institution must satisfy the eligibility requirements for NLGCA designation, request the designation and be certified by NIFA. To view a list of certified NLGCA institutions, visit NIFA-20-001 Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) List .
Please visit the NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart resource to determine whether or not an institution is eligible to be designated as a NLGCA as defined in the 2018 Farm Bill. The request for designation form can be found on the Request for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation resource page.
NLGCA Certified Institutions Name of Institution MSI Category University of West Alabama Predominately Black Institution (PBI) Name of Institution MSI Category Arizona State University Name of Institution MSI Category Arkansas State University Arkansas Tech University Southern Arkansas University University of Arkansas - Monticello Name of Institution MSI Category California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) California State Polytechnic University – Pomona Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University - Bakersfield Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University - Channel Islands Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University – Chico Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University – Fresno Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University – Los Angeles Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University – Monterey Bay Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University – Northridge Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) California State University - Stanislaus Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Humboldt State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) San Francisco State University Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Name of Institution MSI Category Adams State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Western Colorado University Name of Institution MSI Category Florida International University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Florida State University Name of Institution MSI Category Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Name of Institution MSI Category Illinois State University Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Western Illinois University Name of Institution MSI Category Ball State University Name of Institution MSI Category Fort Hays State University Name of Institution MSI Category Eastern Kentucky University Morehead State University Murray State University Western Kentucky University Name of Institution MSI Category Louisiana Tech University McNeese State University The University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Louisiana Lafayette Name of Institution MSI Category University of Maine at Presque Isle Name of Institution MSI Category Framingham State University Name of Institution MSI Category Mankato University of Minnesota Crookston Minnesota State University Southwest Minnesota State University Name of Institution MSI Category Missouri State University Northwest Missouri State University University of Central Missouri Name of Institution MSI Category University of Montana Name of Institution MSI Category Montclair State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Name of Institution MSI Category Eastern New Mexico University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) New Mexico Highlands University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Western New Mexico University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Name of Institution MSI Category Alfred State College State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill State University of New York, Morrisville Name of Institution MSI Category Appalachian State University Name of Institution MSI Category Ohio University – Athens University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Name of Institution MSI Category Cameron University Central Oklahoma University Oklahoma Panhandle State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) University of Oklahoma Name of Institution MSI Category Eastern Oregon University Name of Institution MSI Category Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Technological University University of Tennessee at Martin Name of Institution MSI Category Angelo State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Sam Houston State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Stephen F.
Austin State University Sul Ross State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Tarleton State University Texas A&M University – Commerce Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Texas A&M University – Kingsville Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Texas State University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Texas Tech University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) University of Texas – Austin Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) West Texas A & M University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Name of Institution MSI Category Southern Utah University Name of Institution MSI Category Vermont Technical College Name of Institution MSI Category Green River College Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPISI) Walla Walla Community College Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Name of Institution MSI Category Marshall University Shepherd University Name of Institution MSI Category Central Wyoming College NIFA-21-003 Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) List NIFA Reinforces the Agricultural and Food Education Pipeline NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart Request for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program Page last updated: June 10, 2025 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: NIFA-certified Non-Land-grant College of Agriculture designated as such at the time of application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified, previously $5M total. Range of awards $50,000 - $750,000 for 1890 CBG which is a related program. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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