Project Grant 20233882139957
- Lincoln University received a three-year, $599,997 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216). The grant funds will support Lincoln University's efforts to expand agricultural extension services to underserved farmers in central, northeastern, and northwestern Missouri. This will be accomplished through increasing outreach staff by three educators,...
- This Project Grant award of $505,263.16 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). The goal of the grant is to provide scholarships that support the recruitment, engagement, retention, mentoring, and training of undergraduate students at Lincoln University (an 1890 land-grant institution) pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Lincoln University received a $599,996 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The award supports comprehensive research evaluating the impacts of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on soil enzymatic activity through...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Lincoln University received a $594,183 Project Grant awarded on December 15, 2025, under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). The three-year project, with completion scheduled for December 14, 2028, focuses on evaluating quinoa as an alternative forage crop for small ruminants (sheep and goats) in the United States....
- Lincoln University received a $10 million Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the "From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals" federal grant program (CFDA 10.237). The grant funds a consortium project led by Lincoln University in partnership with Central State University, University of Missouri System, and other institutions. The consortium aims...
- The Department of Agriculture's 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program awarded Lincoln University a $749,846 Project Grant with a performance period from April 15, 2024 to April 14, 2027. Through this grant, Lincoln University will establish a localized network of farmers, landowners, and researchers interested in "forest farming" practices that cultivate high-value specialty crops in forest understories. The project will create demonstration sites, conduct training...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Lincoln University, in collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, received a $599,723 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), awarded December 15, 2025, with a completion date of December 14, 2028. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive research and education initiative to identify optimum...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides $521,052.21 to Lincoln University to support scholarships for students pursuing bachelor's degrees in agriculture and related fields through July 2027. The funding supports the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524), which aims to increase the number of agriculture professionals by providing scholarships to students at 1890 Land-Grant...
- This $246,000 project grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) will support the establishment of a graduate-level Animal Science program at Lincoln University of Missouri. The program will provide master's-level training and confer degrees to six fellows specializing in integrated agricultural systems with projects in small ruminant production, outdoor poultry, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Lincoln University received a $739,233 Project Grant award dated December 15, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216). The three-year project, concluding December 14, 2028, will develop a Forest Health Early Warning System (FHEWS) that integrates geospatial technologies and advanced artificial intelligence models to monitor forest...
This Project Grant award of $583,758.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants (CFDA 10.216) program. The objective is to build the research, extension, and education capacity of Lincoln University, a historically black land-grant institution in Missouri, in the area of aquaculture. The grant will support establishing experimental aquaculture production systems to serve as nutrient budget models, extension demonstrations for local fish farmers, and experiential learning opportunities for students. Key focus areas include: 1) integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems for freshwater prawn and sunshine bass production to optimize economics and environmental sustainability, 2) training students on using advanced analytical equipment like greenhouse gas analyzers, and 3) facilitating international student internships to enhance diversity. The project aims to improve economic resilience and food security through innovative aquaculture practices tailored for the Midwest region.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $583.8k | 6/13/23 |