Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects

Background
The Renewable Resource Extension Act – National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) is designed to provide funds for extension projects that focus on forest and rangeland renewable resources of national or regional relevance. The program aims to enhance the sustainability of U.S. Forest and Rangeland Resources and enable landowners and managers to achieve their desired goals and objectives by making the results of relevant public research available to them.

Grant Details
The goal of RREA-NFF is to enhance the sustainability of U.S. Forest and Rangeland Resources and enable landowners and managers to achieve their desired goals and objectives by making the results of relevant public research available to them. The program supports extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners. The RREA-NFF is aligned with the USDA Strategic Plan FY 2022-2026 goals, including combating climate change, ensuring an equitable, resilient, and prosperous agricultural system, fostering an equitable and competitive marketplace for all agricultural producers, accelerating innovative technologies & practices, driving climate-smart solutions, bolstering nutrition security & health, cultivating resilient ecosystems, and translating research into action.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the RREA-NFF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. Project Directors must have an Extension appointment. New applications will be evaluated using specific criteria described in the RFA.

Period of Performance
The grant duration is 24 months with an application deadline of March 13, 2024.

Grant Value
The available amount for NFF grants in FY2024 is approximately $300,000. The maximum award amount is approximately $150,000 per award.