Project Grant 20253882145472
- The University of Tennessee, through its Ut AG Research Division, was awarded a $149,998 Project Grant by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program (CFDA 10.217). The project aims to develop an AI-integrated pedagogy that transforms passive, lecture-based food science engineering classrooms into active learning experiences. This will prepare students to think critically, innovate, and transition smoothly into the food...
- This Project Grant award 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) provides $505,263.16 in funding to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T). The award aims to recruit, retain, and graduate undergraduate students at NC A&T pursuing degrees in food, agricultural, and related scientific disciplines. The grant will fund...
- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) will receive $146,911 through a Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to expand access to the university's Food and Nutrition Sciences program. The funding will support innovative recruitment and marketing methods aimed at preparing more minority male students for careers in the food industry. The award is part of the USDA's 1890 Institution Capacity...
- 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...
- This Project Grant award, totaling $749,962 and funded by the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), aims to train a skilled and motivated group of 60 undergraduate students in emerging agricultural and food production technologies over a 3-year period. The key focus areas include robotics/automation, AI, systems/synthetic biology, bioprocessing, and process simulation. The lead awardee, Kansas State University, will collaborate with several sub-awardees,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $465,406 Project Grant to Langston University under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216). The funding aims to integrate hands-on experiences with cutting-edge AI-integrated dairy farming and food processing technologies into the curricula at Langston's School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. This will equip its HBCU graduates to drive innovation, promote...
- The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) received a $600,000 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA #10.216). The grant aims to develop, expand, and enhance food allergy research, teaching, and outreach opportunities for students and educators. Specifically, NC A&T will create new courses on food allergy principles for...
- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) will develop plant-based seafood products and provide educational opportunities for students through a $299,358 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant falls under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program, which aims to build research and teaching capacities at 1890 land-grant institutions through partnerships. Specifically, NC A&T will...
- This Project Grant award of $120,000 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) aims to address the increasing consumer demand for high-quality, protein-rich, and sustainable plant-based food alternatives. The project led by Cornell University proposes to utilize a combination of lactic acid fermentation and high pressure processing to improve the functional properties and reduce antinutritional factors in...
- The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) was awarded a $526,315.79 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) to recruit and graduate students pursuing careers in agricultural, food, and natural resources fields. The grant funding will support the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program over a four-year period from July 2021 through July 2025. The Scholarships for Students...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants (CFDA 10.216) program to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T). This 3-year integrated education and research project aims to establish an AI-driven production process to convert grain peas into pea protein isolate, providing an additional income stream for growers. The project also seeks to enhance the food science educational program at NC A&T by integrating AI teaching modules into the core curriculum, with the goal of training the next generation of skilled food technologists with advanced AI capabilities. Key objectives include optimizing AI-assisted pea protein extraction and modification, developing AI-enabled non-thermal drying processes, and creating teaching modules covering foundational and applied AI concepts in food sciences.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $750.0k | 12/5/25 |