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Evans-Allen Research; Agricultural Research at 1890 Land-grant Institutions Section 1445
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To support continuing agricultural research at colleges eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321–326 and 328) (“1890 Land-grant Institutions”), including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. Funds appropriated under this section shall be used for expenses of conducting agricultural research, printing, disseminating the results of such research, contributing to the retirement of employees subject to the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1940 (54 Stat. 39–40, as amended;.7 U.S.C. 331), administrative planning and direction, and purchase and rental of land and the construction, acquisition, alteration, or repair of buildings necessary for conducting agricultural research. Allocations for specific institutions can be found on the distribution schedule webpage.
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In FY 2016, a newly designated 1890 Land-Grant University (authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill) became eligible for funding under this program, bringing the total to 19 institutions, located in 18 States.
The appropriated amount in FY 2016 was $54,185,000.
Funding to the 19 institutions after legislatively authorized set-asides were $50,910,586. Funds will be distributed on a formula basis, with a 100 percent matching requirement by the State from non-federal sources. However, a matching waiver may be granted by the funding agency with appropriate justification from requesting institution.
The appropriated amount for the 1890 Evans-Allen Program was $54,185,000.
The funds available to the states after legislatively authorized set-asides were $50,910.586
The 19 Institutions, located in 18 states, were awarded funds based on a formula and the awards ranged from $1,242,633 to $5,110,655.
Institutions were required to provide a 1:1 dollar match. However, matching waivers were an option for institutions that were unable to acquire the required match from the State due to financial constraints and reductions to State budgets.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, the appropriated amount was $54,185,000.
Funding to the 19 institutions after legislatively authorized set-asides were $50,780,008. Funds were distributed on a formula basis, with a 100 percent (100%) matching requirement by the State from non-federal sources.
However, NIFA may consider and approve matching waiver requests above the 50 percent level.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, the appropriated amount was $54,185,000.
Funding to the 19 institutions after legislatively authorized set-asides were $50,780,008. Funds were distributed on a formula basis, with a 100 percent (100%) matching requirement by the State from non-federal sources. However, NIFA granted waivers to institutions that were unable to secure the required match from their respective states.
In FY 2019 $58 million was appropriated to support agricultural research at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The amount available for awards, after legislatively authorized set-asides was approximately $54 million. Funds will be distributed quarterly, after receipt of performance and financial reports. The program has a required matching component. If the institutions is unable to secure the 100% state match, NIFA may consider and approve matching waiver requests above the 50 percent level.
For FY 2020, the President’s Budget is approximately $53.8 million. FY 2020 awards will support the 19 institutions located in 18 states. The amount available for awards is projected to be approximately $50.5 million.
NIFA will issue FY 2020 quarterly payments subject to the availability of funds and the applicant having met the previous year’s reporting requirements.
19 applications received, 19 awards made, 316 projects funded.
19 applications received, 19 awards made, 332 projects funded.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
