1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

The 1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions in the food and agricultural sciences. The program supports projects that strengthen teaching, research, and extension programs, and integrated project grants. The program has several priority areas, including human health, nutrition security, rural communities, bioenergy, sustainable agriculture, and climate smart agriculture. The program provides funding for up to 36 months for Standard/Collaborative grants and 12 months for Professional Development grants. Key aspects of the program include: * Eligible institutions: 1890 Land-Grant Institutions * Application types: New, Resubmitted, Renewal * Funding: Approximately $28,000,000 available for FY 2024 * Award range: $100,000 - $750,000 * Project duration: Up to 36 months for Standard/Collaborative grants, 12 months for Professional Development grants * Evaluation criteria: Relevance, Merit, and Impact