Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
Summary
USDA NIFA announces funding opportunity USDA-NIFA-EME-32358 under Assistance Listing 10.515 for Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects. The grant supports forest and rangeland resource extension activities with awards ranging from $130,000 to $150,000. Applications close June 8, 2026.
What changed
NIFA published Notice of Funding Opportunity USDA-NIFA-EME-32358 for RREA-NFF projects (Assistance Listing 10.515). The program provides $130,000 to $150,000 per award to enhance U.S. forest and rangeland resources through extension services. Program funding totals $300,000 with up to 2 expected awards.
Eligible applicants include 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Universities with forestry programs, State Cooperative Extension Services, and other state-supported colleges offering graduate training in forestry sciences. Project Directors must hold authorized extension appointments. Interested parties must submit applications through Grants.gov by the June 8, 2026 closing date.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements to determine institutional qualification
- Prepare application materials per NIFA guidelines
- Submit application through Grants.gov by June 8, 2026
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Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings: 10.515 -- Renewable Resources Extension Act
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The goal of RREA-NFF, Assistance Listing 10.515, is to enhance the longevity of U.S. forest and rangeland resources and enable landowners and managers to achieve their desired goals and objectives by making relevant scientific results available.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may be submitted by 1862 Land-grant Universities (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Insular Areas, 1890 Land-grant Universities (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.) including Tuskegee University, 1994 Institutions (7 U.S.C. 301 note) that offer an associate's degree or a baccalaureate degree in forestry, and in cooperation with State Cooperative Extension Services, other State-supported colleges and universities offering graduate training in the sciences basic to forestry and having a forestry school. Project Directors must have an extension appointment authorized by an institution's Extension Director/Administrator. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIFA Support Email
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
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Link to additional information
Closing: June 8, 2026
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Award
$300,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$130,000
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-EME-32358
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
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1
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
July 13, 2026
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