The Extension Foundation has launched Courses, a new online learning platform designed to support Extension education and make high-quality learning opportunities easier to deliver and access nationwide. Built on Moodle 5.2, Courses will become the Extension Foundation’s primary learning management system, bringing online course delivery and registration into a single platform. The new system supports […]
Issued By: Extension Foundation Max Funding Available: $300,000 Funding Source: USDA NIFA AFRI-National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce, project award no. 2023-67037-40533 RFP Release Date: August 7th, 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026 Performance Period: up to 2 years (subject to annual renewal and federal fund availability) 1. Purpose and Program Background […]
The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, a national program of the Extension Foundation, is pleased to announce the awarding of an additional $1 million for the second round of AgriProspects grants made possible by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)-National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce, project award no. 2023-67037-40533, from the U.S. Department […]
The Extension Foundation has released the updated 2026 National AI Report, expanding the original 2025 report with new workforce-level findings from Extension professionals across roles, program areas, and career stages. The report was authored by Aaron Weibe, Ph.D.,Extension Foundation; Dhruti Patel, Ed.D, University of Maryland Extension; David Warren, Oklahoma State University; and Mark Locklear, Extension […]
The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, a national program of the Extension Foundation, is pleased to announce the awarding of $1 million for the second round of AgriProspects grants made possible by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)-National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce, project award no. 2023-67037-40533, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s […]
Application Link: https://registry.extension.org/260076557418058 Open Until Filled Purpose The Online Moodle and Course Merchant (D2L) Administrator serves as the primary system administrator and support lead for the Extension Foundation’s online learning management system (Campus, powered by Moodle) and its companion e-commerce platform (Catalog, powered by Course Merchant and Stripe). This contractor (up to 90 hours per […]
The Extension Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Extension Lab (EXL), a new offering designed to strengthen leadership, team performance, and organizational health across the Cooperative Extension system. EXL provides a comprehensive suite of services tailored to individuals, teams, and institutions seeking to lead with clarity, purpose, and long-term impact. What is EXL? […]
The Extension Foundation has released the 2025 National AI Report, presenting a comprehensive picture of how Cooperative Extension and agInnovation leaders across the Land-grant system are preparing for artificial intelligence. The report synthesizes a national landscape assessment, virtual focus groups, and an in-person convening in 2025, engaging leaders across the Land-grant system. To build a […]
The Extension Foundation is excited to announce a newly expanded suite of Conference & Event Services, offering support to Land-grant university professionals and partner organizations to streamline planning and execution of meetings, workshops, and conferences. These services offer support in four core areas: Registration & Financial Management. From secure payment processing to accounts receivable/payable, the […]
The Extension Foundation is pleased to announce that a new version of ExtensionBot (ExtBot) is now in testing. This next-generation version introduces significant upgrades designed to make artificial intelligence more available and useful across Cooperative Extension. The updated ExtensionBot includes: Multimodal support to upload images alongside prompts for richer interactions. Model choice to select from […]
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