Project Grant 20253882145469
- This $599,723 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants (CFDA 10.216) program supports research to identify optimum macronutrient management practices for improving quinoa grain yield and quality in the United States. The 3-year project, which began on December 15, 2025, is a collaborative effort between Lincoln University in Missouri and North Carolina A&T State...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $499,993 Project Grant to Delaware State University under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216). The grant aims to improve the acceptability and economic value of lentil and quinoa through developing value-added ingredients and products with enhanced nutritional, techno-functional, bioactive, and sensory properties. Key project activities include: Determining the...
- The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $1,649,964.00 Project Grant to Lincoln University on August 7, 2023 to support resilient livestock winter feeding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912). Through this grant, Lincoln University will conduct research, provide education and outreach services to farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forest landowners in order to promote agricultural production, forest management, and...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant on Sep 1, 2025 under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). This grant will provide 50-70 scholarships per year to support the recruitment, engagement, retention, mentoring, and training of undergraduate students in food and agricultural sciences at Lincoln University, a 1890 land-grant institution located in Jefferson City,...
- This $269,879 federal Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program supports research to characterize flavor compounds in dry pea varieties and identify genetic mechanisms underlying flavor, quality, and productivity traits in dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils. Specifically, the research aims to select favorable dry pea accessions for breeding to improve consumer acceptance and increase pulse...
- This Project Grant award of $505,263.16 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). The goal of the grant is to provide scholarships that support the recruitment, engagement, retention, mentoring, and training of undergraduate students at Lincoln University (an 1890 land-grant institution) pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and...
- This $300,000 Project Grant was awarded on December 15, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants (CFDA 10.216) program. The grant will support research at Prairie View A&M University to investigate the physiological and molecular mechanisms behind reduced tillering (shoot branching) in drought-tolerant "stay-green" sorghum genotypes. The goal is to deploy this trait to...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Lincoln University $599,164 under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA #10.216) from September 15, 2023 to September 14, 2026. The university will examine consumer preferences and purchase decisions for sheep and goat meat through surveys and econometric modeling to increase demand through consumer education. Lincoln will also explore marketing channels and costs/benefits for goat and...
- Lincoln University received a $10 million Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the "From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals" federal grant program (CFDA 10.237). The grant funds a consortium project led by Lincoln University in partnership with Central State University, University of Missouri System, and other institutions. The consortium aims...
- Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri will receive $300,000 under a three-year Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program (CFDA 10.310). The university will conduct research to identify variability in health-beneficial glucosinolate compounds in collard greens grown through hydroponic methods. Researchers will analyze...
This federal Project Grant award, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants (CFDA 10.216) program, supports research to assess the nutritional value and feed quality of the entire quinoa plant as an alternative forage crop for small ruminants. The $594,183 award to Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, which runs from December 15, 2025 to December 14, 2028, has the following key objectives: 1) Assess the nutritional compounds in the entire quinoa plant; 2) Characterize nutrient utilization, ruminal fermentation, and feed values; 3) Evaluate the economics of production, processing, and marketing; and 4) Educate and train students in crop production. The project aims to introduce quinoa as a viable forage crop for small ruminant producers, bringing economic benefits to farmers. The grant will also facilitate the dissemination of findings through demonstration plots, field days, and workshops.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $594.2k | 12/5/25 |