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Find similar grantsCapacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Assists eligible non-land-grant institutions in maintaining and expanding capacity to conduct agricultural education, research, and outreach relating to food, farming, and renewable natural resources.
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Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) The Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) Program supports eligible institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach activities relating to food, agriculture, and natural resources.
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 increase the number and quality of qualified graduates entering the food and agricultural workforce.
The NLGCA program supports the economic vitality of rural communities by funding new degree programs in food, agriculture, and renewable resources sciences that emphasize new and emerging employment opportunities. NLGCA Certification Requirement Non-Land-grant institutions must first be certified by the NLGCA program to be eligible to apply for NLGCA program funds.
To be eligible for this program, an institution must satisfy the requirements for NLGCA designation, request the designation, and be certified by NIFA. Please visit the NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart resource to determine whether an institution is eligible for consideration as a NLGCA, as defined in the 2018 Farm Bill. The request for designation form can be found on the Request for NLGCA Designation resource page.
To view a list of certified NLGCA Institutions, visit the NLGCA List . Applications may only be submitted by a NIFA-certified Non-Land-grant College of Agriculture designated as such at the time of application. Applicants may collaborate with and make subawards to organizations not eligible to apply to this grants program, providing such organizations are necessary for completing project objectives.
See Part III, A. Eligibility of the NOFO for all eligibility requirements. Update to Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities and McIntire-Stennis Eligibility Section 7102 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 amended the definition of NLGCA.
This definition no longer excludes Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges or universities and McIntire-Stennis colleges and universities. Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program The NLGCA Program, under assistance listing number 10.
326, will assist NLGCA institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, outreach, and integrated activities relating to agriculture, renewable resources, and other similar disciplines. NLGCA institutions...
Previously Funded Projects Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program NOFO Technical Assistance Webinar The Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) Program supports eligible institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach activities relating to… NIFA Invests $5M to Support Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Competitive Grant Programs NIFA Reinforces the Agricultural and Food Education Pipeline Request for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program Page last updated: September 3, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only NIFA-certified Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture, designated at time of application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 to $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) are due November 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). This program assists eligible institutions in enhancing their teaching, research, and outreach capabilities regarding agriculture, renewable resources, and related disciplines, enabling them to better respond to local, regional, and national priorities.
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