USDA-NIFA-OP-009863: Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Project
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 2023.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $300,000 in total. Applications closed on May 8, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$150,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 8, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 7, 2023 |
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 may only be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Renewable Resources Extension Act awards averaged $50,785; this notice allows up to $150,000 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 RREA-NFF program goal is to enhance the sustainability of U.S. Forest and Rangeland Resources and enable landowners and managers to achieve their desired goals and objectives by making the results of relevant public research available to them. Forest and rangeland resources provide multiple benefits to people including wildlife habitat, water supply, open space, recreation, and cultural resources. Many of these lands are privately owned and managed for forest products, livestock production, and recreation. Forest and rangeland systems are susceptible to less sustainable land use conversion and climate change.
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-009863 still open?
No. It closed on May 8, 2023.
Who can apply for Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Project?
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 Project?
Closed May 8, 2023. 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 $150,000 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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