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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-CSREES-RTP-002295
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Jun 05, 2009
Creation Date:
Jun 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Jul 20, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Jul 20, 2009
Archive Date:
Aug 19, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Environment
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
25
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$750,000
Award Ceiling:
$300,000
Award Floor:
$10,000
CFDA Number(s):
10.314
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NEW ERA RURAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by either: (1) public or private nonprofit community colleges, or (2) advanced technological centers, either of which must:
a.be located in a rural area (see definition in Part VIII, E.);
b.have been in existence as of June 18, 2008;
c.participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research;
d.have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and
e.have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations.
Agency Name
CSREES
Description
Purpose: The RTP will make grants available for technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy. Please refer to Part VIII (E) of this RFA for definitions relevant to this program.
Priorities: The RTP shall give preference to eligible entities working in partnership within rural communities:
• to improve information-sharing capacity;
• to maximize the ability to meet the requirements of this RFA;
• to address Evaluation Criteria found in Part V. B. of this RFA; and
• to address the following two RTP Program Goals:
1. To increase the number of students encouraged to pursue and complete a 2-year postsecondary degree, or a certificate of completion, within an occupational focus of this grant program; and
2. To assist rural communities by helping students achieve their career goals to develop a viable workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.
