New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)
Purpose:
The RTP will make grants available for technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.
Please refer to Part VIII (E) of this RFA for definitions relevant to this program.
Priorities:
The RTP shall give preference to eligible entities working in partnership within rural communities:
? to improve information-sharing capacity;
? to maximize the ability to meet the requirements of this RFA;
? to address Evaluation Criteria found in Part V.
B.
of this RFA; and
? to address the following two RTP Program Goals:
1. To increase the number of students encouraged to pursue and complete a 2-year postsecondary degree, or a certificate of completion, within an occupational focus of this grant program; and
2. To assist rural communities by helping students achieve their career goals to develop a viable workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.
The RTP will make grants available for technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.
Please refer to Part VIII (E) of this RFA for definitions relevant to this program.
Priorities:
The RTP shall give preference to eligible entities working in partnership within rural communities:
? to improve information-sharing capacity;
? to maximize the ability to meet the requirements of this RFA;
? to address Evaluation Criteria found in Part V.
B.
of this RFA; and
? to address the following two RTP Program Goals:
1. To increase the number of students encouraged to pursue and complete a 2-year postsecondary degree, or a certificate of completion, within an occupational focus of this grant program; and
2. To assist rural communities by helping students achieve their career goals to develop a viable workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP) RFA
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by either: (1) public or private nonprofit community colleges, or (2) advanced technological centers, either of which must:
a.be located in a rural area (see definition in Part VIII, E.);
b.have been in existence as of June 18, 2008;
c.participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research;
d.have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and
e.have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/new_era.html
Contact:
CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET,
Agency Email Description:
For questions regarding this RFA.
Agency Email:
electronic@csrees.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2009-06-05
Application Due Date:
2009-07-20
Archive Date:
2010-02-17
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