USDA-NIFA-OP-008703: Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
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 2022.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $300,000 in total. Applications closed on March 21, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 2, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-OP-010333 | November 27, 2023 | Closed March 13, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 2, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 21, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 20, 2022 |
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 Applicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 (7 CFR 3430.2, 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq; and 7 U.S.C. 7601(1)) and 1890 land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 7601(2) and 7 CFR3430.2). Project Directors must have an Extension appointment. An Extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension Director/Administrator in the institution’s extension service. 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, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate submissions or multiple applications are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Renewable Resources Extension Act awards averaged $50,785; this notice allows up to $100,000 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 grant program is to provide funds for pilot projects that: (1) Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues, (2) Have national or regional relevancy, or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions.
Who has won Renewable Resources Extension Act grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Renewable Resources Extension Act (10.515) awarded $19.2 million across 379 grant awards, an average of $50,785 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Foundation | Michigan | 9 | $902,123 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Texas | 6 | $637,013 |
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | 6 | $611,984 |
| University of Florida | Florida | 6 | $502,444 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 5 | $479,878 |
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-OP-008703 still open?
No. It closed on March 21, 2022.
Who can apply for Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects?
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 Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects?
Closed March 21, 2022. 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 $100,000 each. About $300,000 in total.
Who has won Renewable Resources Extension Act grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Michigan State University Foundation, Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. The program made 379 awards worth $19.2 million in that time.
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