The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $999,250 Project Grant to the University of Arkansas (UA) under the New Beginning for Tribal Students (CFDA 10.527) program. The grant will fund the "Life from the Land Initiative" to recruit, retain, and support Native American students at UA through graduation. Key program elements include the Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit, an Undergraduate Research Experience in Ecosystem Services (Eco-REU), and Undergraduate Internships in Sustainability. The project aims to increase new Native American student enrollment from 258 to 500 by 2028 and improve the 6-year graduation rate from 63% to 90% over the same period. The grant will establish a Native American Student Services (NASS) program to provide a support community addressing challenges around sense of belonging, vision/purpose, college preparation, and economic support. Overall, the project seeks to expand educational and career opportunities for Native American students in the region.
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