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USDA NIFA Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (FY 2026)

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is offering Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) for FY 2026. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Purpose and Scope: - Grants support NLGCA institutions in enhancing education, research, outreach, and integrated activities in agricultural sciences. - Emphasis on innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and data analytics. - Eligible Applicants: - Only certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) offering baccalaureate or higher degrees in agricultural sciences or related fields. - Grant Types and Funding Amounts: - Planning Activity/Workshop: $25,000–$30,000 - Standard: $50,000–$150,000 - Collaborative-Joint: $200,000–$300,000 - Large-scale Comprehensive Initiative: $600,000–$750,000 - Total available funding: approximately $5.7 million - Allowable Activities: - Competing for federal grants - Disseminating information and community engagement - Equipment and infrastructure purchases (excluding building construction/renovation) - Faculty development and graduate assistantships - Unique Requirements: - Focus on capacity building in emerging technologies (AI, robotics, data analytics) - Building construction or renovation is not permitted - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant program for institutional capacity building rather than direct product procurement.

Description

The NLGCA Program assists Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, outreach, and integrated activities related to agriculture and renewable resources. Funds may be used to compete for federal grants, disseminate information, encourage community participation, purchase equipment, support faculty development, and develop graduate assistantships. The program aims to address priority concerns of national, regional, state, and local interest in agricultural sciences. Eligible applicants must be certified NLGCA institutions offering degrees in specified agricultural disciplines.

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