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New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program - FY '10 RFA

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by either: (1) public or private nonprofit community colleges, or (2) advanced technological centers, either of which must: a.

be located in a rural area (see definition in Part VIII, E.); b.

have been in existence as of June 18, 2008; c.

participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research; d.

have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and e.

have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations.

Applicant Eligibility Verification: To verify the applicant institution is located in a rural area and eligible to receive RTP funding, NIFA requires a signed statement from the Authorized Representative (AR) of the applicant institution that signifies compliance with the rural area definition in Part VIII.

E.

of the RFA.

Please submit this verification on signed letterhead as an attachment in Field 11 of the Other Project Information Form.

Failure to meet any eligibility criterion above by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing the application and making an award.

Applicant institutions/organizations must demonstrate capacity for and a significant ongoing commitment to, the teaching of agriscience or agribusiness generally, and to the specific need and/or discipline(s) for which this grants program supports.

Award recipients may subcontract portions of the project to organizations not eligible to apply directly for funding, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.

In accordance with 7 CFR Part 3430, for community colleges, as defined in this RFA, applying as an Eligible Applicant, individual branches of a State university system or public system of higher education that are separately accredited by nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations as degree granting institutions are treated as separate institutions, and are therefore eligible for RTP.

Separate branches or campuses of a college not individually accredited as degree-granting institutions are not treated as separate institutions.

See RFA for further and specific details.



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Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov

Date Posted:
2009-11-13

Application Due Date:
2010-04-14

Archive Date:
2010-05-14