Project Grant 20233843039320
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a 4-year, $505,263.16 Project Grant to Virginia State University under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). This program, authorized by the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, provides scholarships to students at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions to support their pursuit of careers in the food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environment sectors. Through this...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Virginia State University $500,000 under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524) to provide scholarships from July 15, 2022 to July 14, 2026. The award will support 100+ full four-year, two-year, and one-year scholarships as well as 88+ partial scholarships for students seeking careers in food and agricultural sciences. Graduates will be tracked and engaged with...
- This federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524) will provide $505,263.16 to Virginia State University from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2028. The award will fund scholarships, academic counseling, experiential learning, internships, and career development services for over 100 undergraduate students pursuing degrees in food,...
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Virginia State University $500,000 under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524) to support 112 undergraduate students pursuing careers in food and agricultural sciences from July 15, 2021 to July 14, 2025. The project will provide 24 full scholarships and 88+ partial scholarships for bachelor's or higher degree programs in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources or the environment....
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Virginia State University (VSU) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). This program aims to provide scholarships and support services to recruit, retain, and graduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees in food, agricultural, and related scientific disciplines at 1890 land-grant institutions. The grant will fund over 100 full...
- Virginia State University received a $505,263 project grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will support the 1890 Scholarships Program: Next Generation of Food and Agricultural Scholars from July 15, 2022 through July 14, 2026. The goal of the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program is to provide multiple...
- Virginia State University received a $526,315.79 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The award period is from July 15, 2021 through July 14, 2025. The goal of the program is to provide multiple scholarships for students at each of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. Under this award, Virginia State University will provide...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Virginia State University (VSU) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will support a four-year scholarship program to benefit over 100 undergraduate students pursuing degrees in food, agricultural, and related sciences at VSU, a historically Black land-grant university. Key program elements include full and...
- West Virginia State University will use this $500,000 Project Grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture, to establish the 1890 Scholarships Program. The program aims to recruit 28 new students annually into food and agriculture academic programs and provide full or partial scholarships. Selected scholars will participate in experiential learning activities and off-campus summer internships by their junior year to ensure career placement opportunities...
- This $505,263.12 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524) will provide one-year financial support for at least 20 scholars at West Virginia State University (WVSU) pursuing baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences. The goal is to increase the number of graduates with technical and technological skills for entry-level...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides $521,052.21 in funding to Virginia State University from July 15, 2023 through July 14, 2027. The funding supports the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). Under this program, approximately 100 students will directly benefit from scholarship support to pursue careers in the food and agricultural sciences or related STEM fields. Graduates will be tracked and engaged post-graduation to assist the university's College of Agriculture in various capacities. The scholarship program aims to significantly impact student scholars seeking careers in these fields and attract those with STEM interests who may not have been exposed to agriculture and allied disciplines previously. The funding will maximize the impact of the scholarship program experience for students, the community, and all involved parties.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $521.1k | 3/23/23 |