The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas, aimed at enhancing educational capacity in food and agricultural sciences through distance learning technology. Eligible applicants include accredited public or non-profit institutions of higher education located in insular areas such as American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and Guam, with a focus on developing innovative curriculum and teaching methods that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. This program represents a significant federal investment, with approximately $800,000 available for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and applications are due by March 20, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA Support at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.