Project Grant 20227704037642
- This $365,195 federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) aims to train 32 undergraduate students in biotechnology solutions for challenges in food and agriculture over a four-year period. The multidisciplinary project team will use hands-on learning activities to teach four biotechnology modules, shifting from...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $270,096 Project Grant to Texas A&M University-Kingsville through the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.223). The grant will fund a project to promote and strengthen the university's ability to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2026. As part of the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program,...
- This $400,000 Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223), aims to develop an inclusive model for investing in Hispanic students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The key products and services to be delivered through this 4-year grant include: Targeted scholarships to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of...
- The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) was awarded a $935,129 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). This 4-year grant aims to: 1) provide underrepresented minority students with skills in regenerative agriculture, community engagement, technical communication, and transcultural literacy for food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and...
- This $1,200,000 Project Grant was awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The grant aims to provide underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students from Hispanic-serving institutions a comprehensive, multidisciplinary experiential learning opportunity in areas such as economics, precision agriculture, remote sensing, soil science, and AI/big data. Key products and...
- This $247,500 federal Project Grant awarded by the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture) under the Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program (CFDA 10.220) will support scholarships and educational programming at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to recruit, engage, retain, mentor, and train historically underserved Hispanic students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems....
- The University of Houston (UH) and Texas A&M University (TAMU), two Hispanic-Serving Institutions, have been awarded a $995,803 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (USDA-NIFA) Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The purpose of this 4-year grant, awarded on September 15, 2023, is to develop a diverse workforce in food and agricultural sciences to address climate change challenges. The project...
- This $996,251 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The grant aims to establish a regional model for cross-training and experiential learning in data science and artificial intelligence applied to agriculture for underrepresented students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Texas A&M...
- The Texas A&M University Kingsville received a $490,238 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program. The grant will support the Minorities-Focused Multi-Level Engagement Through Research Integrated Team Projects Across Agriculture Disciplines program from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2026. This program aims to promote and strengthen the ability of...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) awarded a $399,913 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) Project Grant to the University of North Texas Research and Innovation Division. The four-year project aims to increase the knowledge and leadership skills of the workforce that produces, sources, and markets food and fiber across the supply chain, with a focus on fostering leadership development for underrepresented...
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $245,119 to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley under the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program for the project "Collaborative Effort to Enhance Water Supply for Agriculture and Food Development through Educational Training of Hispanic Professionals" from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2026. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will provide educational training to Hispanic professionals to enhance water supply for agriculture and food development in Edinburg, Texas. Specifically, the funding will support programs at the university aimed at attracting outstanding students to study in the food and agricultural sciences per the objectives of the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program. The ultimate goals are to strengthen the university's ability to conduct higher education and research in these fields to benefit the local community.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $245.1k | 7/11/22 |