The alabama cooperative extension system (ACES) is the primary outreach and engagement organization for the land-grant mission at alabama a &M university (AAMU) and auburn university in cooperation…

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Alabama A & M University (AAMU) $6.578 million on October 1, 2025, under the Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University program (CFDA 10.512).

AAMU received the award to support payroll for the administrative team, staff, and student support personnel delivering extension programming through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES). ACES operates extension offices in all 67 Alabama counties in partnership with Auburn University and Tuskegee University, with AAMU conducting programs in urban areas. Programming is delivered by regional extension agents and extension specialists addressing identified critical areas of need including animal science and small ruminants, consumer sciences and personal financial management, economic and community development, family and child development, forestry, wildlife and natural resources, home grounds and gardens, human nutrition and diet and health, urban 4-H and youth development, and volunteerism and leadership.

The award obligates $6.578 million, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. Place of performance is Normal and Huntsville, Alabama. State of Alabama Education Trust Fund matching funds are authorized as a component of AAMU's annual budget. The program purpose supports practical, research-based educational extension activities responsive to the changing needs of audiences with limited social and economic resources.

The alabama cooperative extension system (ACES) is the primary outreach and engagement organization for the land-grant mission at alabama a &M university (AAMU) and auburn university in cooperation with tuskegee university. Extension offices are located in all 67 alabama counties across the state of alabama with AAMU conducting programs in the urban areas. Programming is conducted by regional extension agents and extension specialists at both partner universities. We value research-based programs, materials, and educational activities, positive relationships with clients, communities, partners, and stakeholders and relevant programming that addresses current societal challenges and opportunities. The identified critical areas of need are as follows: animal science and small ruminants, consumer sciences & personal financial management, economic and community development, family & child development, forestry, wildlife and natural resources, home grounds, gardens & home pests, human nutrition, diet and health, urban 4-H and youth development and volunteerism and leadership. Funds requested from USDA/nifa will insure the effective implementation of all activities identified in AAMU's approved plan of work on file with N IFA and will be used to support payroll for the administrative team, staff and student support personnel. Matching funds are authorized by state of alabama education trust fund and granted directly to AAMU as a component of its annual budget.