Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RIGP 006469
The Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (USDA NIFA RIGP 006469; CFDA 10.308) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its central goal is to build up the teaching and educational strength of colleges and universities located in U.S. insular areas by supporting improvements in instruction, curriculum, and overall educational capacity in food and agricultural sciences. In practical terms, the program is designed to help insular-area institutions expand or modernize what they can offer students in agriculture and closely related fields, with an emphasis on improving the quality of teaching and learning and better matching educational programs to the unique needs and conditions of insular communities.
The focus area is broadly framed around food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines, commonly referenced as FANH sciences (food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences). The intent is not limited to a narrow set of majors; instead, it supports a wide range of teaching and curriculum activities that strengthen institutional capacity to deliver resident instruction and related education programming. The overarching idea is capacity building: enhancing faculty and instructional resources, strengthening curricula, and improving learning outcomes so these institutions can better serve local and regional workforce, community, and food system needs.
Eligibility is limited to "eligible institutions" located in an insular area and meeting the higher education definition in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). Under the Resident Instruction in Insular Areas (RIIA) framing described in the notice, eligible applicants include public or non-profit, accredited 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education that offer certificate or degree programs in the FANH sciences, and that can demonstrate capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in these fields. The notice also references an additional program context (AGFEI) where eligibility is narrower: for that portion, only land-grant colleges and universities (or institutions that obtained land-grant status through federal legislation) located in insular areas may apply as individual applicants.
The opportunity also clarifies how different campus structures can qualify. Separately accredited branches of a territory-wide university system can apply as if they were stand-alone institutions, as long as they are degree-granting and otherwise meet the definition of an eligible institution. Likewise, independent branch campuses of otherwise eligible institutions may apply and receive awards, again provided they satisfy the stated eligibility requirements.
A key compliance point is the certification of eligibility at the time of application. Each primary applicant must demonstrate or certify that it qualifies under the RFA's definition. If the applicant is not a land-grant institution, it must provide a letter signed by the institution's Authorized Representative certifying that it meets the eligibility standard; the Authorized Representative must also certify the institution (or the parent institution, in the case of an independent branch campus). This requirement is meant to prevent ineligible entities from applying and to ensure NIFA can document that awards are going to the intended insular-area higher education institutions.
From the source data provided, the opportunity was posted on 2018-01-25 with an original closing date of 2018-03-23. It is categorized as a grant under the agriculture funding activity category, administered by NIFA. The excerpt does not include a stated award ceiling or the expected number of awards, so those details would normally be confirmed in the full RFA or associated NIFA program materials.Apply for USDA NIFA RIGP 006469
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.308.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-01-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-03-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is the Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas. It is referenced as USDA NIFA RIGP 006469 and CFDA 10.308.
2) Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA).
3) What type of funding opportunity is it?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity. The funding activity category is agriculture.
4) What is the central goal of the program?
The program's central goal is to strengthen the teaching and educational capacity of colleges and universities located in U.S. insular areas by supporting improvements in instruction, curriculum, and overall educational capacity in food and agricultural sciences.
5) What kinds of projects does the program generally support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports activities that improve instruction and curriculum and build institutional capacity for resident instruction and related education programming in food and agricultural sciences. This can include strengthening faculty and instructional resources, updating or improving curricula, and improving teaching and learning outcomes.
6) What subject areas are covered by this program?
The program is broadly focused on FANH sciences: food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The intent is not limited to a narrow set of majors; it supports a wide range of teaching and curriculum activities within these disciplines.
7) Is the program focused on capacity building or individual research projects?
The emphasis described is capacity building for insular-area institutions, specifically enhancing teaching, curriculum, instructional resources, and educational outcomes in FANH-related fields.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to "eligible institutions" located in an insular area that meet the higher education definition in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). The notice describes eligible applicants as public or non-profit, accredited 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education that offer certificate or degree programs in the FANH sciences and can demonstrate capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in these fields.
9) Are for-profit institutions eligible?
The eligibility description provided identifies eligible applicants as public or non-profit, accredited institutions. No for-profit eligibility is described in the provided excerpt.
10) Are both 2-year and 4-year institutions eligible?
Yes. The description explicitly includes public or non-profit, accredited 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education, as long as they meet the other eligibility conditions.
11) Must an institution offer specific degrees or programs to qualify?
The excerpt states that eligible institutions offer certificate or degree programs in the FANH sciences (food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences).
12) What does "insular area" mean for eligibility purposes?
The excerpt specifies that institutions must be located in a U.S. insular area. The excerpt does not list specific territories or provide a definition beyond that.
13) Can separately accredited branches of a territory-wide university system apply?
Yes. Separately accredited branches of a territory-wide university system may apply as stand-alone institutions if they are degree-granting and meet the definition of an eligible institution.
14) Can an independent branch campus of an eligible institution apply?
Yes. Independent branch campuses of otherwise eligible institutions may apply and receive awards, provided they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
15) What is the land-grant eligibility note mentioned in the description?
The notice references an additional program context (AGFEI) where eligibility is narrower. For that portion, only land-grant colleges and universities (or institutions that obtained land-grant status through federal legislation) located in insular areas may apply as individual applicants.
16) If an institution is not land-grant, can it still apply?
The excerpt indicates that eligibility under the broader Resident Instruction in Insular Areas (RIIA) framing includes public or non-profit, accredited 2-year and 4-year institutions in insular areas that meet the Higher Education Act definition and offer FANH certificate/degree programs. The excerpt also notes that if the applicant is not a land-grant institution, it must provide a specific eligibility certification letter at the time of application.
17) What eligibility documentation is required at the time of application?
Each primary applicant must demonstrate or certify that it qualifies under the RFA's definition. If the applicant is not a land-grant institution, it must provide a letter signed by the institution's Authorized Representative certifying that it meets the eligibility standard.
18) Who must sign the eligibility certification letter?
The eligibility letter (for non-land-grant applicants) must be signed by the institution's Authorized Representative.
19) What must the Authorized Representative certify?
The Authorized Representative must certify that the institution meets the eligibility standard. For an independent branch campus, the Authorized Representative must also certify the institution (or the parent institution, in the case of an independent branch campus), as described in the excerpt.
20) Why does the program require an eligibility certification?
The excerpt explains that the requirement is meant to prevent ineligible entities from applying and to ensure NIFA can document that awards are going to the intended insular-area higher education institutions.
21) When was this opportunity posted?
The source data provided indicates it was posted on 2018-01-25.
22) What was the original closing date?
The source data provided indicates the original closing date was 2018-03-23.
23) Is an award ceiling listed in the provided information?
No. The excerpt states that it does not include a stated award ceiling.
24) Is the expected number of awards listed in the provided information?
No. The excerpt states that it does not include the expected number of awards.
25) Where would an applicant normally confirm award size and number of awards?
The excerpt indicates that details such as award ceiling and expected number of awards would normally be confirmed in the full RFA or associated NIFA program materials.
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