Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects

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	Federal Grant Title:	Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects
	CFDA Number:	10.500
	CFDA Description:	Cooperative Extension Service
	Federal Agency Name:	National Institute of Food and Agriculture
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Environment Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NIFA-OP-003436
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 06, 2011
	Creation Date:	Apr 06, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 06, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 06, 2011
	Archive Date:	Sep 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	3
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	300,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	110,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	85,000
	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 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. Project Directors are encouraged to have an extension appointment.
Grant Description: B. Purpose and Priorities The purpose of the grant program for FY 2011 is to provide funds for projects that: (1) Have national or regional relevance; or (2) Build capacity in the Cooperative Extension System to better serve forest and rangeland owners; or (3) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/rrea_nff.html
Grant Announcement Contact: NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
For questions regarding this RFA. [electronic@nifa.usda.gov]
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