1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
ID: 354739Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$100K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354739

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/1890-institution-teaching-research-extension-capacity-building-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is inviting applications for the 1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. This program seeks to strengthen teaching, research, and extension initiatives in food and agricultural sciences, with a focus on curriculum development, faculty training, and integrated project grants that align with USDA strategic goals such as food security and childhood obesity prevention. With an estimated total funding pool of $28 million, grants will range from $100,000 to $750,000, and applications are due by August 6, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA Support at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    The 1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program invites applications for fiscal year 2024 to bolster capabilities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. With an expected funding pool of $28 million, grants range from $100,000 to $750,000, supporting projects in teaching, research, and extension focused on food and agricultural sciences. The application deadline is August 6, 2024. Key objectives include advancing diversity and inclusion, enhancing teaching quality, and fostering collaborations among various educational and agricultural entities. Eligible institutions may submit a maximum of 12 Standard/Collaborative and three Professional Development applications. The request emphasizes the importance of aligning projects with USDA strategic goals and nurturing leadership skills in students. Special emphasis is placed on integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning within educational frameworks. Additionally, the program encourages global engagement for international collaborations that benefit U.S. agriculture. This initiative underscores the commitment to improving food and agricultural sciences and strengthening educational pipelines for underrepresented communities.
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