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Federal Grant Award Summary Florida A&M University's Division of Research received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fields program (CFDA 10.318) effective September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2028. The project, titled "Pathways to Power: Fostering Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chain...

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Central State University $598,259 on January 1, 2026, under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216) to develop and pilot the Growing Leaders model, an integrated program that builds agricultural and professional soft skills in K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students while addressing food insecurity, nutrition, and food waste. The project delivers fellowships, internships, student-led...

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Prairie View A&M University $597,741 under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216) on December 15, 2025, to integrate teaching and research components in food, agriculture, and natural resources (FANR) with international experience pathways for students. The project runs through December 14, 2028, and is performed at the university's Prairie View, Texas campus. The award funds...

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Central State University $599,999 on February 1, 2026, under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216) to enhance sustainable agriculture curricula and build student workforce competencies in agricultural sciences. The project develops experiential learning and research opportunities, institutional and industry partnerships, and new academic programming, including a certificate program for nontraditional learners....

The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $100,000 cooperative agreement to Minorities In Agriculture, Natural Resources, And Related Sciences to promote employment opportunities for aspiring college students through its annual conference and career fair, regional cluster meetings, agency branding, and other recruitment efforts from July 14, 2022 to August 31, 2023. This supports the NRCS priority goal of employing, developing and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation (CFDA 10.902) program provides $130,000.00 to Minorities In Agriculture, Natural Resources, And Related Sciences (MANRRS), a national non-profit organization, to promote employment opportunities and develop a diverse workforce in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences fields. Through this one-year award, effective...

Federal Project Grant Award Summary North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a $505,263.16 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). The award, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2029, supports the university's efforts to recruit and retain undergraduate students pursuing degrees in food and agricultural...

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Tuskegee University $600,000 on December 15, 2025, under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216) to deliver a leadership professional development program for extension agents working in 1890s institutions through December 14, 2028. The program combines an online Master of Science in Natural Resource Management with an annual summer Geospatial Sciences Training Course. The online...

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Alabama A & M University $600,000 on January 15, 2026, under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216) to develop a nationally recognized graduate education and research program in agri-ecosystem data science. Alabama A & M will develop a data science specialization within its existing MS and PhD degree programs in plant and soil science, natural resources, and ecology. The...

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) received a three-year, $319,782 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050). The grant, titled "GP-UP: Enhancing Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Minorities in Atmospheric Sciences at NCAT," will support NC A&T's efforts to strengthen diversity in the atmospheric sciences through targeted recruitment and mentoring initiatives for...