USDA-NIFA-1890SS-011978: Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
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 2026.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $5.6 million (at least $1.1 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 19 awards worth $67.2 million in total. Applications closed on September 10, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.6 million
- Award floor$1.1 million
- Total funding$67.2 million
- Expected awards19
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 10, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 10, 2026 |
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)
Eligibility Requirements Applications to the 1890 Scholarships Program may only be submitted by the nineteen 1890 Land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. Awards will only be provided to 1890 Land-grant institutions that have a competitive scholarships awards process in place (see Part IV, B of this NOFO, Field 8, b.).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions awards averaged $513,453; this notice allows up to $5.6 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 purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.524, is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training of undergraduate and graduate students at the 1890 Land-grant institutions. These scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students at 1890 institutions to pursue and complete baccalaureate and graduate (i.e., master’s and doctoral) degrees in the food and agricultural sciences (see Appendix III for definition) that would lead to a highly skilled food and agricultural systems workforce.
Who has won Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (10.524) awarded $88.3 million across 172 grant awards, an average of $513,453 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University | Delaware | 10 | $6.5 million |
| Lincoln University | Missouri | 9 | $4.6 million |
| South Carolina State University | South Carolina | 9 | $4.6 million |
| Florida a & M University | Florida | 9 | $4.6 million |
| Prairie View A&m University | Texas | 9 | $4.6 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-1890SS-011978 still open?
No. It closed on September 10, 2026.
Who can apply for Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)?
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 Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)?
Closed September 10, 2026. 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 $5.6 million each. About $67.2 million in total across about 19 awards.
Who has won Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Delaware State University, Lincoln University, South Carolina State University. The program made 172 awards worth $88.3 million in that time.
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