OpportunityTitle: Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications may only be submitted by eligible institutions. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
Description: The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen the ability of Insular Area Institutions to carry out teaching and education programs within a broadly defined arena of food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines. By strengthening institutional educational capacities in instruction and curriculum, and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, NIFA intends that this program will help Insular Area Institutions meet their unique needs.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
GrantorContactText: NIFA Help Desk  &lt;br/&gt;Phone: 202-401-5048  &lt;br/&gt;Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: June 14, 2017 is the close date for Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (RIIA)     June 15, 2017 is the close date for Agriculture and Food Sciences Facilities and Equipment (AGFEI) for land-grant colleges and universities in the Insular Areas