USDA-NIFA-1890COE-008561: Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2021.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on November 17, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 17, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$2.0 million
- Total funding$4.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 17, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 17, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
A. Eligibility Requirements Full applications may only be submitted by an individual or consortium of the nineteen 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University (as identified in the Second Morrill Act; 7 U.S.C 321 et seq. ( 7 U.S.C. 321)). Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for the purpose of supporting the overall coordination and administration of the 1890 COE. 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, it is highly recommended to review the NIFA’s Grants Overview information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The intent of the 1890 COEs Program is to provide support for Centers of Excellence that were originally established in 2015 in conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. The 1890 COEs are hosted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions with the goals of: 1) increasing profitability and rural prosperity in underserved farming communities; 2) addressing critical needs for enhanced international training and development; and 3) increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering, agriculture and mathematics (STEAM) pipeline.
Who has won Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (10.523) awarded $54.1 million across 18 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College | Louisiana | 4 | $12.1 million |
| Tuskegee University | Alabama | 4 | $12.1 million |
| Tennessee State University | Tennessee | 3 | $9.6 million |
| University of Maryland Es | Maryland | 3 | $7.9 million |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | North Carolina | 3 | $6.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-1890COE-008561 still open?
No. It closed on November 17, 2021.
Who can apply for Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions?
Closed November 17, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $4.0 million in total.
Who has won Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College, Tuskegee University, Tennessee State University. The program made 18 awards worth $54.1 million in that time.
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