This $394,768 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) aims to strengthen the adaptability and resilience of underserved communities to climate uncertainty through interdisciplinary research and training. The key activities include: Training minority students from underserved regions on climate change adaptation and resilience, equipping them with skills to address environmental challenges and serve the future workforce....
This $1,000,000 project grant awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.310 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative) aims to enhance the climate resilience of rural, agricultural communities in Wyoming. The key objectives are to: Build weather and climate literacy among extension professionals and local technical service providers who support Wyoming's agricultural communities. Develop user-friendly tools and infographics to translate climate data into actionable...
This $2,907,825 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) aims to develop and assess agricultural management practices that can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health and water quality, and enhance the resilience of crop production to droughts caused by climate change. The project is a collaboration among Auburn University, New Mexico State University, and the University of Delaware, with the goal of...
This $1.5 million Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture project grant, awarded under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program (CFDA #10.310), will fund the development and delivery of climate-smart forestry extension education programs in the Southern United States from April 2023 through March 2027. Led by Clemson University, the project team will establish effective engagement with forest landowners and managers to...
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded Purdue University a $1.5 million Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program to support the Integrated Midwest Partnerships for Actionable Climate Tools and Training (IMPACT2) project. Over a three-year period ending March 2026, IMPACT2 will help agricultural producers and landowners in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa adapt to climate change through the development of online...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) provides $717,769 to the University of New Mexico (UNM) to enhance climate change resilience in Indigenous communities in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The project will establish partnerships between UNM, tribal organizations, and the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center to braid Western and Indigenous climate science approaches. Key activities include: Identifying...
This $600,000 Project Grant awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216) aims to promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices by improving understanding, knowledge, education, and support for farmers. The key activities include: i) evaluating the climate benefits (increased carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions) of selected, locally-adaptable climate-smart...
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program to Texas A&M Agrilife Research to develop and implement an integrated extension and education program promoting the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in the Great Plains region. The five-year project beginning May 1, 2023 will cultivate cohorts of educators, natural resources professionals,...
This $1,209,043 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program supports a collaborative research project led by Mississippi State University. The goal is to advance climate resilience and sustainability in soybean production by conducting interdisciplinary research from the cellular to field level. Key activities include: Assessing the impact of climate change on soybean yields and associated microbial communities using advanced...
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a 5-year, $10,000,000 Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program to the Extension Foundation. The grant will support the ECOP Workforce Develop Program Action Team, the NECIW National Working Group (NWG), and EXF in forming a robust network of public and private entities across the U.S. to build the nation's capacity to respond to changing needs in the food and...