New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)

The summary for the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP) Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, important deadlines, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section. If these sections are incomplete, please visit the website of the government agency that is offering this grant.


	Federal Grant Title:	New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)
	CFDA Number:	10.314
	CFDA Description:	NEW ERA RURAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
	Federal Agency Name:	CSREES
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Education Employment Labor and Training Energy Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-CSREES-RTP-002295
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	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:	Feb 17, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	25
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$750,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$300,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$10,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: 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.
Grant 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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/new_era.html
Grant Announcement Contact: CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET,
For questions regarding this RFA. [electronic@csrees.usda.gov]
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