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Find similar grantsSmith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs Capacity Grant is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Provides funding to 1862 Land-grant Institutions for extension activities addressing special needs as identified in their approved five-year plan of work.
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Smith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs Capacity Grant | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness.
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Veterinary Services Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar NIFA staff will hold a Technical Assistance Webinar to discuss the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
Smith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs Capacity Grant The purpose of the Smith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs capacity grant is to support extension activities identified in the eligible institution’s approved pre-existing five-year plan of work (POW). SLSN funds are allocated to a State Cooperative Extension Service to fulfill a purpose not normally a part of the continuing extension program.
Applications may only be submitted by the following 1862 Land-grant Institutions: University of Alaska-Fairbanks, University of Arizona, Colorado State University, University of Idaho, Kansas State University, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada-Reno, New Mexico State University, North Dakota State University, Oregon State University, South Dakota State University, Texas A & M University, Utah State University, University of Vermont, and University of Wyoming.
The Capacity Grants Mailbox is the designated inbox for recipient inquiries. Email Capacity Grants Mailbox Organizations receiving Smith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs Capacity Grant funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), are required to submit the following reports: NIFA utilizes the NIFA Reporting System (NRS) for all programmatic reporting.
NRS currently contains the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) Plans of Work, Annual Reports of Accomplishments and other capacity grant data for research projects and Extension programs. To access the NRS application, click the button below. NIFA Reporting System (NRS) Per 2 CFR 200.
238, awardees are required to submit a SF-425, Federal Financial Report annually no later than 90 calendar days after the reporting period. The final SF-425 is due no later than 120 calendar days after the conclusion of the period of performance. The form should be submitted through the ezFedGrants (eFG) Portal.
To access the SF-425 instructions and the required manual form for submitting a revised SF-425, click the button below. For SF-425 report inquiries, correspondence should be directed to the Capacity Grants Mailbox .
SF-425 Federal Financial Report National Program Leader (NPL) The Policy Guide continues to provide comprehensive guidance on roles and responsibilities, application and review processes, award notification and administration procedures, award terms and conditions, uniform administrative requirements, allowable costs, reporting requirements, close-out...
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Click below to explore 7 USC Chapter 13, Subchapter IV: Agricultural Extension Work Appropriation to learn more. Capacity Grantee Resources Here are resources capacity grantees can use to manage their grants, including detailed information on the equipment prior approval requirement for capacity grants.
Capacity Programs Requests for Proposals For general administrative application questions, please contact us at Grantapplicationquestions@usda. gov. Capacity Grants Life Cycle Understanding the life cycle of the award process can help you determine actions you may be responsible for within each step and can be a useful planning tool in preparing for Pre-Award, Award, and Post-Award activities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 1862 Land-grant Institutions including University of Nevada-Reno. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Smith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs Capacity Grant is funded by USDA NIFA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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