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 enhance teaching, research, and extension programs, and encourages applications that address priority areas such as human health, rural communities, bioenergy, and climate change. Eligible institutions can submit applications for standard, collaborative, or professional development grants, with project durations ranging from 12 to 36 months. The program has an annual budget of approximately $28 million, with individual award amounts ranging from $150,000 to $750,000. Key aspects of the program include: * Strengthening institutional capacities in teaching, research, and extension * Enhancing linkages among 1890 Institutions, other colleges and universities, USDA, and private industry * Supporting projects that address priority areas such as human health, rural communities, and climate change * Encouraging applications that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion * Providing opportunities for faculty development, student recruitment, and retention * Supporting the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning capacity in food and agricultural sciences