Project Grant 20227702838429
- The Hoola Veteran Services (HVS) was awarded a $749,979 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) to support the Bridging the Gap: Growing Veterans Pilot Program. The goal of the program is to help military veterans in Hawaii transition skills learned in the military to careers in agriculture through hands-on training and networking opportunities. Key services...
- The University of Hawaii (UH) was awarded a $475,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Alaska Native-Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.228). The grant, with a performance period from September 15, 2023 to September 14, 2027, will support UH's GoFarm Hawaii (GFH) program to prepare students for careers in food, agriculture, and natural resources. Key...
- The University of Hawaii has been awarded a $750,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (CFDA 10.311). The award will fund the GrowFarm Hawaii (GFH) project, which aims to enhance Hawaii's food system resilience by increasing the number of viable farm businesses and the volume of local food production. The GFH project provides a certificate-based farmer training program that integrates conceptual and experiential learning,...
- The federal Project Grant award of $749,298 was provided by the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (CFDA 10.311). The award will fund the "Hana Mahi'ai" initiative delivered by The Kohala Center, Inc., a non-profit organization in Waimea, Hawaii. The initiative aims to provide training, technical assistance, and resources to Native Hawaiian new and beginning farmers and ranchers....
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $772,818 Project Grant under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation in Mitchell, Indiana. The three-year grant, effective September 1, 2024, will support a comprehensive agricultural training program for military veterans. The initiative will provide participating veterans with an...
- The University of Hawaii at Manoa was awarded a $440,984 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.228). The three-year grant, awarded September 15, 2022 and set to be completed by September 14, 2025, will support the GOFARM HAWAII (GFH): GROWING HAWAIIS AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE AND INDUSTRY project. The project aims to promote equity and...
- The University of Hawaii was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants (CFDA 10.228) program. The grant, titled "HAWAII-ONE-AG", aims to increase demand for agricultural education across the University of Hawaii system, thereby increasing interest, graduation rates, and participation of Native Hawaiian and underrepresented...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded a $748,015 three-year Project Grant to the Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture (HIP Agriculture), a non-profit organization in Hawaii. The grant is funded through the USDA's Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501) Program (CFDA 10.443). The grant will enable HIP Agriculture to provide linguistically appropriate agricultural training, workforce development,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $772,942 Project Grant under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) to The Land At Home Project, Inc. located in Phoenix, AZ. This 3-year grant, awarded on Sep 15, 2024, supports the implementation of a comprehensive veteran agricultural education program that addresses issues at the nexus of human, animal, and environmental health. Key...
- The Project Grant award of $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334) will enable The Veteran's Farm of North Carolina, Inc. to expand upon its existing agricultural training and vocational support programs for veterans, transitioning military personnel, and their spouses. Specifically, the funding will be used to develop and deliver a...
The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to Hoola Veteran Services, doing business as Hoola Farms, to support the GROUNDWORK TO GROW: AGRIBUSINESS program. The three-year award period runs from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025. Under the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.334), Hoola Farms will deliver comprehensive, hands-on agricultural training to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through their model farm and ranch program based in Hilo, Hawaii. Specifically, the grant funds will support immersive farming and business instruction to help veterans transition into careers in agriculture.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $750.0k | 9/1/22 |