This $650,000 Project Grant awarded on February 1, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1994 Institutions Research Grants program (CFDA 10.227) will support research and educational initiatives at Diné College, a tribal land-grant institution serving the Navajo Nation.
The grant will fund the development of improved understanding of woodland and forest restoration based on permanent experimental sites, as well as strengthening the collaboration between Diné College and other academic institutions in agricultural and forestry research. Key project activities include creating undergraduate and graduate research projects, building training and outreach programs, and addressing high-priority needs identified by the Navajo Nation. The grant award supports Diné College's role as a 1994 Land-Grant Institution and its focus on preserving Navajo language, culture, and traditions while providing educational and research opportunities in STEM fields, environmental studies, and community development.
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