Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
ID: 358316Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$150K - $2M

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/358316

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/alaska-native-serving-native-hawaiian-serving-institutions-education
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) to enhance educational capacities at eligible institutions for Fiscal Year 2025. This program aims to promote educational equity, strengthen institutional capabilities, and prepare students for careers in food and agricultural sciences, with a total funding pool of approximately $5.49 million available for awards ranging from $150,000 to $1.5 million. Eligible applicants must be designated as Alaska Native-Serving or Native Hawaiian-Serving institutions, and applications will be evaluated based on their potential impact and alignment with strategic educational goals. Interested parties should submit their applications electronically by March 27, 2025, and can direct any questions to grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    FY25-ANNH-RFA-P.pdf
    The Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) is seeking applications for funding to enhance educational capacities at eligible institutions for Fiscal Year 2025. The program has an anticipated funding pool of approximately $5.49 million, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $1.5 million. The primary objectives of ANNH include promoting educational equity, strengthening institutional capacities, preparing students for careers in food and agricultural sciences, and fostering collaborative initiatives between eligible institutions. Eligible applicants must be institutions designated as Alaska Native-Serving or Native Hawaiian-Serving, which will be assessed based on specific criteria outlined in the request for applications (RFA). Key application components include a project narrative that outlines objectives, planned activities, and expected outcomes, alongside detailed budgets and a data management plan. The application process is electronic, with a deadline of March 27, 2025. Funding restrictions apply, including indirect costs capped at 30% of the total federal funds awarded, and no match is required. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture evaluates applications based on their potential impact and alignment with strategic educational goals.
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