Project Grant 20255115045243
- This $193,644.50 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports the Western Rural Development Center's (WRDC) efforts to enhance the research and extension capacity of western land-grant institutions (LGIs). Key objectives include strengthening LGI capabilities, increasing collaboration, and promoting greater equity and participation of underserved groups. Specific initiatives under this NIFA Integrated Programs (CFDA...
- This Project Grant award of $933,020 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.200 - Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants) supports the mission of the Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC) to enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production. The WRAC, hosted by the University of Washington, solicits input from industry and other stakeholders to identify research problems or barriers to the aquaculture...
- This $948,086 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.200 - Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants) supports the mission of the Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC) hosted by the University of Washington. The funding will enable WRAC to conduct multi-state, multi-disciplinary research, development, education, and demonstration projects focused on enhancing viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture...
- West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation (WVSU R&D) will receive $4.58 million under a five-year Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals program (CFDA 10.237). The goals of WVSU R&D include providing paid experiential learning opportunities, scholarships, non-formal...
- This $10,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program supports the development of resilient agriculture-water-community systems (RAWCS) in the western U.S. The project aims to address interconnected water scarcity challenges affecting irrigated agriculture, river ecosystems, and local economies in the region. Key products and services to be delivered...
- This $1,500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) will create the Western Region Nutrition Security Collaborative. The project aims to address critical challenges to improving nutrition security and reducing health disparities across the western region. Key objectives include: 1) establishing a collaborative network of regional stakeholders, 2) conducting...
- The Purdue University North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) was awarded a $613,978 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303). This grant, with a performance period from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026, supports the NCRCRD's mission to build thriving rural communities through collaborative research, extension programs, and innovative partnerships across...
- This $324,716 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216) to the West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation (WVSU R&D) aims to enhance agri-related economic activities, bridge knowledge gaps in the agribusiness supply chain, and tackle issues related to agribusiness, agricultural economics, finance, and marketing. The project expects to collect a research database to improve...
- This five-year, $499,967 project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) will fund development of a regional watershed management internship program across seven universities in the Upper Midwest. South Dakota State University will lead the effort in collaboration with Iowa State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Illinois, University of...
- 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), will provide $505,263.12 to West Virginia State University Research And Development Corporation to establish a cohort of food and agriculture-focused scholars and implement new academic curricula. The program aims to increase the number of graduates with technical skills for...
The Western Rural Development Center (WRDC), a program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303), has been awarded a $613,978 Project Grant to enhance the capacity, collaboration, and equity of Western land-grant institutions (LGIs) in their research and extension activities. Key objectives for FY 2024 include strengthening LGI research and extension capacity, increasing collaboration among LGIs, and pursuing greater equity. The WRDC will develop a strategic plan using data analysis and stakeholder input to address unique Western issues, enhance LGI capacities, and leverage funding for critical initiatives. This will involve implementing programs like multistate integrated research and extension seed grants, faculty research and extension fellowships, and capacity-building workshops. The WRDC will also actively engage stakeholders from Alaska, Pacific Territories, and 1994 institutions by providing travel grants. Comprehensive dissemination efforts, including annual reports, publications, and online updates, along with an evaluation plan, will ensure transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $614.0k | 9/10/25 |