New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE)

Technology-Enhanced Cooperative Extension Hub (TECHExt)

New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) is a grant from USDA NIFA in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. It will begin its first year starting in January, 2024. The Extension Foundation (EXF) invites your project and program teams aligned with USDA and ECOP strategic goals/priority program areas to apply for funding and support from the EXF through September 21, 2024.

Programs with a special focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate are encouraged, but this is not a requirement. All land-grant universities are welcome to apply regardless of membership status in the EXF. Depending on the type of project, teams may receive fellowships of up to $100K, and all projects receive support from EXF Catalysts, Coaches, and Key Informants. Catalysts are experienced CES Administrators who provide mentorship and guidance to projects, and Key Informants have subject matter expertise across areas such as publishing, evaluation, partner development, leadership and team development, marketing, communications, and more. Through NTAE, the EXF  provides a set of services most projects rarely have access to— services create deeper impact and greater sustainability for the project. 

Application Link: https://webportalapp.com/sp/ntae

Application Due Date: December 22, 2023

Funding Amount Available: $10K-100K depending on the type of project. 

Eligibility: All land-grant universities are welcome to apply regardless of membership status in the EXF

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Activate & Accelerate Early Stage, High Potential Cooperative Extension Projects

Available to All Land-Grant Universities

Testimonials

Projects Served, 2019-2023

New Technologies for Ag Extension has served 72 Extension programs and leaders since 2019 including all Regional Rural Development Centers. Funding includes $1.1M directly to ECOP Program Action Teams, $1M to competitively selected projects. Our work in partnership with these projects has unleashed new funding, expanded resources and partnerships and returned projects back to their institutions stronger and ready to deepen community impact.

All Rural Development Centers, Fall Listening Sessions
Auburn University, Alabama Master Naturalist and Underserved Communities
College of Menominee Nation & the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Cornell University, The 4-H Pathways Project and ECOP 4-H Program Action Team
Cornell University, The African American Experience: Cultural Competency and Capacity in Extension Executive Leadership
Delaware State University, Pollution Prevention and Wastewater Phytoremediation Using an Algal Turf Platform for Improving Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Delaware.
Extension Committee on Organization & Policy, Health Program Action Team
Extension Committee on Organization & Policy, Urban Program Action Team
Extension Committee on Organization & Policy, Workforce Program Action Team
Iowa State University, Building Sustainability for ¡Salir Adelante! Caminos a Nuestro Futuro
Kansas State University, Development of an Application States Can Use to Provide Info. on Food Safety Regulations for Direct to Consumer Food Sales
Langston University, Reimagining InterConnectivity Between Langston University and Selected OK Historical Black Towns: Model for Expanding Diversity and Opportunities in Food and Agriculture
Lincoln University, Show Me How Resource Library
Mississippi State University, Building Grantsmanship Capacity in Underserved Communities
Nebraska Indian Community College, Using Animated Pollinator Video to Educate Underserved Populations
New Mexico State University, A New Ninja Kitchen: Food Safety for Youth
North Carolina State University, A Program Team for Multimedia IPM Outreach
North Carolina State University, Bridging the GAPS: Approaches for Treating Water On-Farm
North Carolina State University, Building Capacity to Address Broadband Access and Digital Skills in NC Cooperative Extension
North Carolina State University, Creating a Food Safety Consortium: A Multi-State Effort to Support Customers, Home-based Businesses and Retailers
North Carolina State University, The Juntos Program: Building Common Measures for National Sustainability
Northeastern Regional Center for Rural Development, National Extension Tourism Network
Oklahoma State University, High Plain Alternative Crops Conference
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Master Irrigator Program
Oregon State University, Equipping Western Rangeland Managers to Create Land Management Plans
Oregon State University, Oregon State University Extension Fire Program
Pennsylvania State University, Promotion of Penn State Extension: Utilizing Cooking Demonstrations to Encourage Healthy Dietary Practices
Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension & the National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC), Mass Media & Pollinator Stewardship
Southern Rural Development Center & ECOP Broadband Program Action Team, National Digital Education Extension Team (NDEET)
Southern Rural Development Center, and ECOP DEI Program Action Team, Coming Together for Racial Understanding (CTRU)
Southern University, SU JAGriculture – Emergency Preparedness
Tuskegee University, Creating a Multi-State Meat Consortium for Producers
University of Arizona, An Extension Implementation Toolkit for the Diabetes Prevention Program
University of California Integrated Pest Management Center, Artificial Intelligence Chatbot
University of California-Davis, Increasing Equity-driven Approaches to Food Preservation Programming in California
University of Connecticut, Navigating the Grocery Store Aisle: Understanding Non-GMO Labels
University of Delaware, Strengthening Health, Resilience, and Farm Vitality through Online Forums.
University of Florida, Climate Smart Landscaping
University of Georgia, The National Center for Home Food Preservation and Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Search
University of Illinois, Building a Culture of Composting in Greater Chicagoland
University of Illinois, Developing a Sustainable Model for Community Engaged Dissemination of Health Research to Benefit the Public
University of Illinois, Developing Climate Relevant Content for Extension Programs
University of Illinois, Interoperability Challenges in AgTech
University of Kentucky, Female Equestrian Health and Wellness Network
University of Maryland, Intergenerational Digital Support for Maryland Growers
University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Coordination, Capacity Building and Community Engagement to Expand Extension in Springfield, MA
University of Minnesota, Minnesota Well and Septic Class
University of Minnesota, Nourish and Flourish
University of Minnesota, Watershed Education Planning (WEP) Hub
University of Missouri, Home Internet Adoption: Digital Ambassador Program
University of Missouri, Program Evaluation for Farm and Ranch Stress and Suicide Prevention
University of Missouri, The Future of Mentorship: Creating Pathways for Professional Mentorship within Cooperative Extension
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Pesticide Safety Training for Nebraska Online
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Weather-Ready Farms
University of Nevada, Heart and Hope Family Violence Prevention Program
University of New Hampshire, UNH Engagement Hub
University of the District of Columbia, Project Demeter
Utah State University, Box Elder Jr Livestock Course
Utah State University, Developing and Testing Confidence-building Challenge Activities for Youth in After-School Settings
Utah State University, Remote Online Initiative
Utah State University, Wildlife Across America (WAA): Supporting Stakeholder and Community Connections and Needs
Virginia Tech, Community Learning Through Data Driven Discovery: Barriers to Rural Health
Wellness in Tough Times Toolkit, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
West Virginia State University, WV Coalfields Trail Town Program
West Virginia University, Cultural Competency for Municipalities
West Virginia University, My Hometown is Cool
West Virginia University, Seeing Yourself in the Future – Career Readiness Program
West Virginia University, WVU Financial Literacy Education Program
Western Rural Development Center, National Extension Climate Initiative and ECOP Climate Program Action Team