The Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) was awarded a $1,300,000 Project Grant under the Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (CFDA 10.523) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The grant, effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, will fund teaching, research, extension, and integrated projects designed to address critical global food security and defense challenges. The center will focus on strengthening agricultural development in developing countries, addressing new and emerging animal/plant pests and diseases, engaging in agricultural disaster recovery, and increasing the supply of a diverse, globally trained workforce in food, agriculture, and human sciences across the 1890 university network.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.3m | 8/1/24 |