Project Grant 20253882145501
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Tennessee State University under the USDA 1890 Scholarships Program (CFDA 10.524). The 4-year grant aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees for students in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences. Key components include providing scholarships, career preparedness workshops, intrusive advising, mentoring, and undergraduate research experiences. This project combines...
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524) provides $505,263.16 in funding to Tennessee State University over a four-year period from July 2024 to July 2028. The project aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences for academically talented,...
- This $500,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524) will support Tennessee State University in delivering academic scholarships and career development services to students studying food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences over four years. Specifically, Tennessee State University will recruit and retain high-achieving students...
- The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524) awarded $505,263.16 to Tennessee State University (TSU) for a 4-year project. The grant will provide scholarships, academic counseling, experiential learning, and career development services to academically talented students pursuing degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences. This will help TSU increase enrollment, retention, and graduation in these...
- Tennessee State University will use a $526,315.79 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support 72 academically talented students interested in food and agricultural sciences over four years. Through the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program, the university aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences. In addition to...
- Tennessee State University was awarded an $18.11 million project grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Next Gen Program (CFDA 10.237) to establish an inclusive consortium delivering student support services and workforce development initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The university will attract and engage youth as well as high school and college students from underserved backgrounds through experiential learning...
- Tennessee State University will receive $500,000 from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524) to support 72 academically talented students in food and agricultural sciences over four years. The university aims to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation of baccalaureate degrees through scholarships and career preparedness workshops, intrusive advising, intentional...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded Tennessee State University (TSU) a $505,263 Project Grant under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will support TSU's 1890 Scholarship Program: Training and Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders in Food and Agricultural Sciences from July 2022 through July 2026. As authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the Scholarships for...
- Tennessee State University will use a $521,052 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support its 1890 Scholars Program. Over four years, the university will provide academic scholarships and high-impact support services to recruit, retain, mentor, and graduate students pursuing food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences degrees. In addition to financial assistance, scholars will participate in career preparation...
- Tennessee State University was awarded a $450,000 project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program. The grant will support Tennessee State University's collaboration with the University of Tennessee at Martin and the USDA-NIFA/NSF AI Institute for Food Systems at UC Davis to develop an innovative Agricultural Communications academic program and courses. Key deliverables include...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $449,993 Project Grant to Tennessee State University (TSU) under the Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (CFDA 10.326) program. The goal of this 3-year project, which runs from December 15, 2025 to December 14, 2028, is to design and deliver a comprehensive Students in Agriculture and Leadership Academy (SALA) program. The program aims to attract a future workforce in food, agriculture, and natural resources, and cultivate a new generation of agricultural producers, educators, and business leaders. Key deliverables include conducting three needs assessments, developing nine online modules, executing two service-learning projects, and delivering domestic and international field experiences. The project will also establish a sustainability model to ensure the program's continuation beyond the grant period. This award supports the USDA's objective to enhance the reach and efficiency of American and global agriculture.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $450.0k | 12/11/25 |