1890 Institution Teaching
and Research Capacity Building Grants Program
Purpose
Launched in 1990, the 1890
Institution Teaching and Research Capacity Building Grants
Program strengthens the linkages among the 1890 institutions,
other colleges and universities, USDA, and private industry,
while improving the quality of academic and research programs
at the 1890 institutions. The program focuses on advancing
cultural diversity in the scientific and professional workforce
by attracting and educating more students from underrepresented
groups. It is authorized by section 1417 (b)(4) of the
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching
Policy Act of 1977.
Eligibility
Only 1890 land-grant institutions are eligible to receive
funds through this program.
Targeted Areas of Support
Teaching proposals must address one or more of the following
targeted areas:
- Curricula design and materials development
- Faculty preparation and enhancement for teaching
- Instruction delivery systems
- Scientific instrumentation for teaching
- Student experiential learning
- Student recruitment and retention
Research proposals must address one or more of the following
targeted areas:
- Studies and Experimentation in Food and Agricultural
Sciences
- Centralized Research Support Systems
- Technology Delivery Systems
- Other Creative Proposals
Awards
For 2006, teaching applications may request up to a maximum
of $200,000 (total, not per year) for single institution
projects ranging from one- to three-years' duration, and
$300,000 for a joint application project. Research applications
may request up to a maximum of $300,000 (total, not per year)
for single institution projects ranging from one- to three-years'
duration, and $500,000 for a joint application project. The
program encourages matching support from non-federal sources
and also requires cooperation with one or more USDA agencies
in developing a proposal and executing a project, thereby
strengthening departmental partnerships and linkages. An appropriations
history is available.
Funding
The funding for Fiscal Year 2006 is estimated at $12,300,000.
Results and Impacts
Through this program, the 1890 institutions have redesigned
curricula and expanded the breadth of students' problem-solving
learning experience; innovative degree programs have been
developed and many institutions have introduced new instructional
technologies; new courses have been revised through team
effort, often multi-departmental, and readily incorporated
into academic program; teaching equipment has been purchased
and teaching facilities have been renovated.
See List
Contacts
P.S. Benepal, National Program Leader, 1890 Land-Grant Program
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