Closed · USDA-NIFA-OP-010555 · CFDA 10.246 · Discretionary

Research Facilities Act Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$250K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 13, 2024
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Research Facilities Act Program is a closed discretionary listing from National Institute of Food and Agriculture that offered $100,000 -- $250,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$250K
award range
Closed
application status
10.246
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Research Facilities Act Program - is cataloged under number USDA-NIFA-OP-010555 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.246, posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 22, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $250,000. The agency has projected $909,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 13, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $250,000

Close Date

May 13, 2024

Posted

March 22, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$908,542

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The purpose of the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) is to assist qualifying institutions with the costs related to constructing, purchasing, updating, renovating, or modifying agricultural research buildings to conduct research in the areas of agriculture and food sciences. The proposed agricultural research facility must expand the institution's capacity for long-term impactful research and must be the result of thorough strategic planning. Awards may be used to fund the construction of buildings or sites for agricultural research facilities or other facilities that store agricultural research experimental samples or specimens, as well as the purchase of real estate or durable equipment. Activities might include, but are not limited to:Evaluating infrastructure and sitesConceptual planning and design for a newly constructed, restored, or rebuilt structure or placeCreating construction plans and schematics for the facility or site that is being built, restored, or rebuilt.Building, restoring, or remodeling a facility or location.Investing in and putting in permanent equipment for research monitoring and safeguarding samples and specimens.Investing in and putting in essential building systems like electricity, climate control, security, life safety, lighting, utilities, telecommunications, and energy management.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted March 22, 2024
Close Date May 13, 2024
Archive Date June 12, 2024
Last Updated March 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Research Facilities Act Program", offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It is associated with CFDA program 10.246. The purpose of the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) is to assist qualifying institutions with the costs related to constructing, purchasing, updating, renovating, or modifying agricultural resea...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 13, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $250,000. Total estimated funding: $908,542.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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