Deadline: 10 July 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for its program “Renewable Resources Extension Act-National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF)” to provide funds for pilot projects that:
- Address emerging forest and rangeland resource issues,
- Have national or regional relevancy,
- Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions.
The goal of the NFF program is to enhance the sustainability of the nation’s forest and rangeland resources and to enable landowners and managers to achieve their desired goals and objectives by making resource management decisions based on sound research findings.
The NFF addresses the sustainable use of natural resources, by providing funding to the Cooperative Extension System to conduct educational programs for private forestland owners that contribute to well-managed forests and the nation’s and world’s fiber supply in support of rural economic systems.
Funding Information
The anticipated amount available for NFF grants in FY 2017 is approximately $300,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications may only be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions.
- Project Directors must have an extension appointment.
- An extension appointment is a formal appointment by an Extension.
- Director/Administrator in the institution’s cooperative extension service.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.