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USDA NIFA Research Facilities Act Program Grant for Agricultural Research Facility Construction and Modernization

This opportunity from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports the construction and modernization of agricultural research facilities through the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Eligible Applicants: - Land-grant institutions, agricultural experiment stations, veterinary schools, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture, insular area institutions, and other entities eligible under capacity and infrastructure programs - Products/Services Requested: - Construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities - Includes on-campus and off-campus research centers, greenhouses, barns, animal care facilities, aquaculture units, and other specialized agricultural research structures - Acquisition of real property and permanently affixed equipment integral to facility infrastructure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory 1:1 non-Federal matching share - Projects must complement existing facilities and align with national or multistate research priorities - Applicants must demonstrate commitment to long-term support and maintenance - Funding Details: - Total anticipated funding: approximately $121,127,200 - Individual awards: $100,000 to $30,000,000

Description

The Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) provides financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities. The program aims to enhance institutions' long-term impact on food and agricultural research by supporting facilities that serve national or multistate needs. Eligible projects include on-campus and off-campus research centers, greenhouses, barns, and other specialized agricultural research structures. The program requires a 1:1 non-Federal matching share and prioritizes facilities that are complementary to existing ones and demonstrate long-term support and impact.

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