New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)

The summary for the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP) grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, 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 as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the CSREES, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.
New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP): 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.
Federal Grant Title: New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)
Federal Agency Name: CSREES
Grant Categories: Agriculture Education Employment Labor and Training Energy Environment
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-CSREES-RTP-002295
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 10.314
CFDA Descriptions: NEW ERA RURAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
Current Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2009
Original Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2009
Posted Date: Jun 05, 2009
Creation Date: Jun 05, 2009
Archive Date: Feb 17, 2010
Total Program Funding: $750,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $300,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $10,000
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Cost Sharing or Matching: 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.
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Grant Announcement Contact
CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET,
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