Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University (10.512)
Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University (Assistance Listing 10.512) is run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $327 million in 95 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.4 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $3.3 million. Half of the 95 awards fell between $2.5 million and $4.4 million, and they ranged from $1.4 million to $7.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$327 million
- Grant awards95
- Typical award$3.3 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$69.0 million
- Size rank477 of 1824
- Type of assistanceFormula grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $59.0 million in fiscal 2021 to $69.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 477th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 19 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 18 states and territories.
What the program funds
This grant program functions to assist various audiences, particularly those who have limited social and economic resources. Funding supports practical, research-based educational opportunities that respond to the changing needs of these clients, who are often families owning small to medium-size farms. The workshops and programs enhance the marketing skills of these farmers so they can place their products in local, national, and global markets. It also supports training for small farmers and landowners to acquire adequate capital, adopt new technologies, and use estate planning and tax incentive programs to retain operations and increase profitability.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Universities that conduct agricultural extension activities in accordance with NARETPA section 1444(a)(1): Alabama A&M University; Tuskegee University; University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Southern University; University of Maryland – Eastern Shore; Alcorn State University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A & T State University; Central State University, Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State University.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The purpose of this funding is to support the expenses of conducting extension programs and activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University.
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title 7, Part Not applicable, Subpart Not applicable,Public Law Public Law 95-113.Section 1449 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3222d) states, “the State shall provide equal matching funds from non-federal sources.” Such matching funds shall be for an amount equal to, not less than 100 percent of the formula grant funds to be distributed to the eligible institution. The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement for up to 50 percent for any fiscal year for an eligible institution if the Secretary determines the State will be unable to satisfy the 100 percent matching requirement.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive and/or capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Capacity Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY22-1444-RFA-w-Appendix-A-508.pdf
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Workforce Readiness & Community Development: Building modern, resilient communities by strengthening workforce skills, industry partnerships, and access to training that improves employability and economic opportunity. Smart Technologies for Small & Urban Farms: Helping limited?resource farmers adopt low?cost smart irrigation, robotics, digital tools, and soil?health practices to improve weather resilience, productivity, and market access. Sustainable Woodlands & Agroforestry: Promoting woodland stewardship and agroforestry practices that enhance environmental sustainability, diversify income, and support long?term community resilience.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University (10.512) awarded$327 million across 95 grant awards, an average of $3.4 million per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to colleges and universities.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 95 | $327 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $34.7 million |
| Alabama | 10 | $31.4 million |
| North Carolina | 5 | $25.5 million |
| Missouri | 5 | $24.5 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $23.8 million |
| Kentucky | 5 | $22.7 million |
| Tennessee | 5 | $21.3 million |
| Georgia | 5 | $18.6 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $16.1 million |
| Oklahoma | 5 | $14.9 million |
| Mississippi | 5 | $14.0 million |
| Florida | 5 | $13.9 million |
| Arkansas | 5 | $13.7 million |
| South Carolina | 5 | $13.1 million |
| Louisiana | 5 | $11.8 million |
| West Virginia | 5 | $10.0 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $9.7 million |
| Delaware | 5 | $7.3 million |