Institute of Rural Partnerships (GP 778)
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.241
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 3 $53,027,014 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 12-0115-0-1-352
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds land-grant university consortia to conduct place-based research, education, and Extension outreach addressing rural economic, social, and environmental challenges under the Institute of Rural Partnerships (CFDA 10.241), with the most recent grant award issued January 1, 2023.
Program activity has been minimal in recent years. The portfolio contains only three Project Grants, all awarded on the same date in January 2023, yielding a cadence of three awards in 2023 with no subsequent disbursements reported through the present. All three awards are five-year projects concluding December 31, 2027. No recent grant opportunities appear to be posted.
The program funds integrated, community-driven research and outreach initiatives targeting rural resilience across multiple sectors. The University of Vermont Institute for Rural Partnerships funds early-phase community initiatives, nonprofits pursuing rural development, and early-stage startups, providing technical assistance, access to research facilities, faculty expertise, and student internships alongside research grants. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Rural Partnerships Institute developed the Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet, a statewide network of weather and soil monitoring stations to support farmer decision-making and rural economic benefit. An Alabama-based project leveraged modern technologies to advance rural communities dependent on poultry production and forest products while addressing cyber-physical vulnerabilities and reducing agricultural processing waste.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is the sole funder, accounting for all three awards and $53 million in combined federal obligation. Individual award values are approximately $17.7 million each.
All awards are Project Grants. Project periods do not exceed five years; grant-related records must be retained for at least three years and longer if litigation or unresolved audit findings are pending.
Objective and description
- Objective
The Institute for Rural Partnerships aims to address rural challenges through research, outreach, and educational engagement.
- Description
The Institute for Rural Partnerships funds a consortium of Land‑grant Universities to foster long-term, place-based collaboration in rural regions. The Institutes work directly with local communities to drive integrated research, education, and Extension/outreach programs tailored to the social, economic, and environmental needs of rural America.
Eligibility
- Uses of assistance
As identified in the applicable agreement.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
In accordance with statutory time limits, project periods, including no-cost extensions of time, are not to exceed five (5) years. Further details are provided in the Award document Form NIFA-2009.
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn University | $17,675,672 | 33% |
| 2 | University Of Vermont & State Agricultural College | $17,675,672 | 33% |
| 3 | University Of Wisconsin System | $17,675,670 | 33% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $5,585,996 |
| FY2024 | $5,581,296 |
| FY2023 | $13,953,240 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.241?
Assistance Listing 10.241 is Institute of Rural Partnerships (GP 778), a federal grant program run by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Institute of Rural Partnerships (GP 778)?
Its CFDA number is 10.241: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.241 awarded?
3 grant awards under 10.241 have obligated $53,027,014 in federal funds to 3 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.241?
The recipients obligated the most under Institute of Rural Partnerships (GP 778) are Auburn University ($17,675,672), University Of Vermont & State Agricultural College ($17,675,672) and University Of Wisconsin System ($17,675,670).
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