Opportunity Title:
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Funder/Agency:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010693
Description:
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:
Professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
Non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;
Workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;
Training of undergraduate students in research and extension;
Fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars.
A technical assistance webinar related to this FY 2024 funding opportunity will be scheduled soon. Visit the opportunity link in the coming months for more information.
Eligibility:
Research, Education or Extension Projects:
State Agricultural Experiment Stations
Colleges and universities
University research foundations
Other research institutions and organizations
Federal agencies
National laboratories
Private organizations or corporations
Individuals
Integrated Projects:
Colleges and universities
1994 Land-Grant Institutions
Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$49,000,000
Maximum Award:
$750,000
Minimum Award:
$22,000
Deadline:
Applications Due December 05, 2024
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