Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA 1890COE 007732
The Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (1890 COEs) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal funding program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is designed to support and strengthen Centers of Excellence that were first established in 2015 to mark the 125th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890, the legislation that helped create and sustain the 1890 Land-Grant universities. In practical terms, this program backs institution-based centers that serve as hubs for research, education, extension, and related capacity-building work that directly benefits communities and helps develop the next generation of agriculture and STEAM professionals.
The program is specifically hosted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, and the work supported through these centers is organized around three core goals. First, the program aims to increase profitability and rural prosperity in underserved farming communities. That typically points to efforts that improve farm business outcomes, expand market access, enhance production efficiency, reduce risk, and build more resilient local and regional food and agricultural economies, particularly where farmers and rural residents have historically had fewer resources or less access to technical assistance and capital.
Second, the 1890 COEs program targets critical needs for enhanced international training and development. This focus reflects the reality that agriculture and food systems are global, and it supports strengthening international engagement, training experiences, partnerships, and professional development that expand the capacity of students, faculty, and communities to operate in an interconnected agricultural landscape. The emphasis is on building skills and relationships that improve competitiveness, knowledge exchange, and the ability to address shared challenges that cross borders, such as climate impacts, plant and animal health threats, and supply chain disruptions.
Third, the program seeks to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics (STEAM) pipeline. This goal is centered on broadening participation and strengthening pathways into academic programs and careers, especially for students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in these fields. Support under this goal commonly aligns with recruitment, retention, mentoring, experiential learning, workforce development, and creating clear pipelines from education into high-demand careers connected to agriculture, natural resources, food systems, and related STEM areas.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant under USDA NIFA, with the funding activity category listed as Agriculture and the CFDA number identified as 10.523. The funding opportunity title is "Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (1890 COEs)," and the opportunity number is USDA NIFA 1890COE 007732. The posting indicates an award ceiling of $1,800,000 and anticipates making about four awards, signaling a competitive program designed to fund a limited number of larger, center-scale projects rather than many small awards. The opportunity was created on August 28, 2020, with an original closing date of November 18, 2020. Eligibility is noted as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, but the description makes clear the program is tied to Centers of Excellence hosted by 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, meaning applicants are generally those institutions and associated center entities that meet NIFA requirements.
Overall, the 1890 COEs program is structured to invest in long-term institutional capacity at 1890 Land-Grant universities, with outcomes aimed at stronger rural and farm economies in underserved areas, deeper international training and engagement, and a more diverse and well-prepared STEAM workforce connected to agriculture and food systems.Apply for USDA NIFA 1890COE 007732
- The Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (1890 COEs)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.523.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 18, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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