This program will enable 1994 Land Grant Institution (s) to design and implement a research capacity building initiative in partnership with an 1862 or 1890 Land Grant Institution, and in cooperation with USDA.
It is intended that the recipient(s) develop short and long-term training experiences
for 1994 Land Grant faculty to raise research competencies, strengthen institutional research programs and improve student involvement in applied research experiences.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:1994 Land Grant Research Leadership Development Initiative
Additional Information of Eligibility:Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal Colleges and Universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended (the Act).
Section 533(a) of the Act requires that each 1994 Institution be accredited or making progress towards accreditation and be recognized as a legal entity.
If accreditation is being sought, a college must demonstrate its progress towards accreditation by a letter from a nationally recognized accreditation agency affirming receipt of application for an accreditation site visit or other such documentation.
Full Opportunity Web Address:http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/land_grant_ldrshp.htmlContact: NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description: If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Date Posted: 2013-08-14
Application Due Date: 2013-09-27
Archive Date: 2013-10-16