Project Grant 20243882142063

Award Date 6/1/24
Completion Date 5/31/27
Dollars Obligated $599K
Federal Grant Program
10.216
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) was awarded a $599,448 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216). The grant aims to revolutionize food science education by integrating chocolate science into academic curricula. Key products and services to be delivered include:

  1. Developing a comprehensive 3-credit course on chocolate science, covering topics from cocoa bean chemistry to confectionery craftsmanship, and providing hands-on learning experiences for students.

  2. Conducting pioneering research to enhance chocolate's heat resistance, in collaboration with industry partners, to drive innovation and consumer satisfaction in the confectionery industry.

  3. Empowering underrepresented students to pursue careers in chocolate science through mentorship programs and experiential learning opportunities.

  4. Building strategic partnerships with industry leaders, high schools, and other academic institutions to create an ecosystem of knowledge sharing and innovation in food science.

The 3-year project will be led by Principal Investigator Roberta Claro da Silva and is scheduled to run from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027.

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