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National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards

ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-009722 • Type: Posted

Description

This program recognizes outstanding college faculty in agriculture, natural resources, veterinary and human sciences.

Launched in 1992, this program recognizes outstanding college professors of agriculture, natural resources, veterinary and human sciences. A selection committee of nationally recognized teachers and scholars choose two national recipients, two early career recipients, and two teaching and student engagement recipients.

There are also six regional awards. Nominees are evaluated based on their ability as instructors, educational innovation, service to students, professionalism and scholarship.

This is a partnership among NIFA, the recipient of the National Awards for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences Program (TERA) Award, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Educators can be nominated by using the "Teaching Awards Guidelines" and "Teaching Awards Nomination Form" found on the National Awards for Excellence resources page.

Background
The National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards (TERA) program is authorized in section 1417(i) of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3152(i)) amended by Section 7108 of P.L. 110-246. The program recognizes and promotes excellence in teaching in the food and agricultural sciences within U.S. colleges and universities. It aims to develop human capital to meet national food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences workplace needs.

Grant Details
The TERA program aims to recognize excellence in teaching, extension, and research in the FANH sciences at a college or university. It includes activities such as formal classroom instruction, laboratory instruction, practicum experience, research, extension/outreach, and organizational arrangements needed for the proper functioning of the educational institution. The program will annually recognize and honor a select group of college and university teachers who excel at teaching, research, and extension. It also aims to disseminate best practices in teaching through workshops, conferences, blogs, social media, and other appropriate activities.

Eligibility Requirements
Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural science. Applicants must meet all the requirements discussed in the RFA. The TERA has NO matching requirement.

Period of Performance
The anticipated amount available for TERA in FY 2023, FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 is $125,000 per year for a total of $500,000. A maximum of one application may be submitted per eligible institution.

Grant Value
$500,000 is the total value of the grant with an anticipated amount available for each year from FY 2023 to FY 2026 being $125,000.
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Overview

Agency
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) [USDA]
Category of Funding
Agriculture
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.500 - Cooperative Extension Service
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/6/23 the National Institute of Food and Agriculture posted grant opportunity USDA-NIFA-OP-009722 for National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards with funding of $500,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.

Timing

Posted Date
April 6, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 24, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 6, 2023, 6:59 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
June 23, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards (TERA) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural science. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$500,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Joseph Perez Program Analyst
Contact Email
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Email Description
If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
Contact Phone
(202) 445-5402
Additional Information
National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards
Additional Information Site
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/k-12-higher-education-programs/national-awards-excellence-college-university-teaching-food-agricultural-sciences

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