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1890 Capacity (CBG)
10.216
The Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program is designed to build the institutional teaching, research, and extension capacities of the eligible institutions through cooperative programs with Federal and non-Federal entities. The CBG Program is designed to achieve three major goals: 1.) Advance the cultural diversity of the food and agricultural sciences scientific and professional workforce by attracting and educating more students from underrepresented groups; 2.) Strengthen linkages among the 1890 Institutions, other colleges and universities, USDA, other Federal agencies, and private industry; and 3.) Enhance and strengthen the quality of teaching/education, research, and extension programs at the 1890 Institutions to establish them as full partners in the U.S. food and agricultural sciences higher education system.
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In FY 2016 it is anticipated that $18,000,000 will be available to support awards after administrative deductions.
A total of 199 applications were received in response to the FY 2016 RFA. It is anticipated that approximately 50 awards will be granted in FY 2016. As of July 2016, the FY 2016 peer panel has not been convened to evaluate the merit of the submitted applications.
Therefore, further information is not available. Pertinent data to be provided by Program at a future date.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, $18,293,606 million was available to support awards after administrative deductions.
A total of 193 applications were received in response to the FY 2017 RFA. Two (2) peer review panels were convened to review all of the applications. A 16-member peer review panel evaluated the Teaching and Extension applications, and a 17-member peer review panel evaluated the Research applications. The peer panel included faculty and administrators from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry reps, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
Funds were available to support 46 awards, including 42 new awards and four (4) renewals. In terms of new projects, NIFA funded six (6) Extension projects, 13 Teaching projects, and 23 Research projects. Through this program, awards are only made to 1890 Land-Grant Universities.
The funding ratio for this program in FY 2017 was 24%.
Funded projects will: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, $18,116,106 was available to support awards after deductions for legislatively authorized set asides.
A total of 169 applications were received in response to the FY 2017 RFA.
Two (2) peer review panels were convened to review all of the applications. An 18-member peer review panel evaluated the Teaching and Extension applications, and a 25-member peer review panel evaluated the Research applications. The peer panel included faculty and administrators from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry reps, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
Funds were available to support 59 awards.
By grant type, the number of projects recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 7 Professional Development ($584,846) • 26 Regular ($6,565,417) • 16 Collaborative ($6,256,687) • 10 Integrated ($5,545,337) By project type, the number of project recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 29 Research ($9,981,709) • 14 Teaching/Education ($3,519,809) • 16 Extension ($5,450,769)
The funding ratio for this program in FY 2017 was 35%.
Funded projects will: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, $18,069,677 million was available to support awards after administrative deductions.
A total of 178 applications were received in response to the FY 2018 RFA. Two (2) peer review panels were convened to review all of the applications. An 18-member peer review panel evaluated the Teaching and Extension applications, and a 21-member peer review panel evaluated the Research applications. The peer panel included faculty and administrators from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry reps, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
Funds were available to support 53 awards.
By grant type, the number of projects recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 4 Professional Development ($399,652) • 17 Standard ($4,072,064) • 17 Collaborative ($7,033,765) • 15 Integrated ($8,057,333) By project type, the number of project recommended for funding (with total funding) is shown below. • 31 Research ($13,016,248) • 16 Teaching/Education ($4,472,596) • 6 Extension ($2,073,970)
The funding ratio for this program in FY 2018 was 30% (this includes FY 2018 grantees that received awards through the use of prior year funds)
Funded projects will: (1) build and strengthen institutional capacity through stimulating the development of high quality Teaching, Research and Extension programs at the 1890 Land-Grant Universities; (2) produce Baccalaureate and higher level degree graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences professionals and scientists; (3) develop strong research that addresses current challenges in today’s agriculture; and (4) deliver needed help to communities, small farms and other clients.
In FY 2019, approximately $18 million will be available to support awards after administrative deductions.
A total of 185 applications were accepted for review in response to the FY 2019 Request for Applications (RFA). It is anticipated that approximately 55 awards will be granted in FY 2019. As of August 2019, the FY 2019 peer panels have not been completed to evaluate the merit of the submitted applications. Therefore, further information is not available. Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
1890 CBG FY 2023: Number of applications received; 200 1890 CBG FY 2023: Number of awards made; 68
1890 CBG FY 2024: Number of applications received; 212 1890 CBG FY 2024: Number of awards made; pending
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.
