Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
This grant helps non-land-grant colleges of agriculture build their capacity for education, research, outreach, and integrated activities in agriculture and related fields.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: November 10, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$750,000 per award; total program funding approx. $5.7M; project duration varies by grant type (up to 48 months)
Summary: Supports NIFA-certified non-land-grant colleges of agriculture to build capacity in education, research, outreach, and integrated activities related to agriculture and renewable resources.
Key Information: Only NIFA-certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) are eligible to apply as lead; no cost-sharing required.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) certified by NIFA, aiming to strengthen their capacity to conduct education, research, outreach, and integrated activities in agriculture, renewable resources, and related disciplines. Funding supports a wide range of activities, including curriculum development, faculty professional development, research projects, outreach to communities, and collaborative initiatives. Projects should address priority needs at national, regional, state, or local levels and are encouraged to foster innovation, workforce development, and collaboration across institutions and sectors.
