Project Grant 20253882145466
- Federal Grant Award Summary Kentucky State University received a $344,560 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216) to strengthen urban and town agriculture initiatives across Kentucky. The three-year project, awarded February 15, 2026 and concluding February 14, 2029, will deliver hands-on training and technical assistance through a student-run micro farm...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Kentucky State University received a $450,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The Harvesting Potential Program is an immersive agricultural education initiative designed to introduce and retain students in agricultural majors at the institution. The program delivers...
- Kentucky State University (KSU) received a $526,315.79 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will fund KSU's 1890 Scholarships Program to offer financial support to students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields from July 15, 2021 to July 14, 2025. The program aims to increase enrollment and retention of students obtaining baccalaureate...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Kentucky State University received a $505,263 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524), effective September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2029. The award supports the delivery of competitive scholarships and comprehensive student development services for undergraduate students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Kentucky State University received a $600,005 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029. The award supports an integrated research, teaching, and extension initiative to strengthen Kentucky's capacity for producing traditional and less common vegetables that currently...
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), provides $649,152 in funding to Kentucky State University (KSU) from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027. The award aims to develop competent and dedicated agricultural scientists with knowledge of culturally diverse workforces, and to promote the adoption of regenerative farming practices. KSU,...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Kentucky State University a $500,000 Project Grant under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The four-year award running from July 2021 through July 2025 will support scholarships for students at Kentucky State University. The Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program aims to provide scholarships to students attending each of the 1890 Land-Grant...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Kentucky State University received a five-year formula grant award of $9.49M from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University program (CFDA 10.512), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030. The award supports the university's 1890 Cooperative Extension Program, which...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Delaware State University received a $600,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029. In collaboration with Tuskegee University, the award supports the development of a well-trained agricultural workforce by expanding graduate students' knowledge and experience through...
- Central State University received a $599,999 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), effective February 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. The award funds a comprehensive agricultural education initiative designed to enhance sustainable agriculture curricula, strengthen workforce preparation, and improve student recruitment and retention at the institution....
Kentucky State University's School of Agriculture and Natural Resources received $298,895 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216) on March 1, 2026, with completion targeted for February 28, 2029. The grant supports the development of agricultural data science curricula and training programs designed to enhance data literacy among undergraduate students at this historically Black land-grant institution. KSU will develop new courses in computer science, geosciences, and information systems with direct applications to agricultural studies, while establishing a sustainable teaching and research partnership with partner academic STEM faculty to create a long-term recruitment pipeline. The project addresses a critical workforce gap by preparing data-competent agricultural graduates for careers in data science and fulfilling USDA's workforce development priorities. Through curriculum enhancement and new certification programs, KSU will attract and retain students from underrepresented communities while building institutional capacity in agricultural data science education. This initiative responds to the shortage of data science expertise in the agricultural sector and aligns with the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program's focus on strengthening teaching, research, and extension capabilities at historically Black land-grant universities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $298.9k | 2/23/26 |