Project Grant 20256701744742
- This $294,000 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 (AFRI) program supports the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Pork Program. The program aims to address knowledge gaps among consumers and extension agents regarding the nutritional value, preparation, and environmental sustainability of pork as an affordable protein source. The initiative will develop engaging online...
- This four-year project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) provides $969,890 to the University of Connecticut to deliver a multi-level intervention combining personalized nutrition education, digital food and nutrition literacy tools, and community collaboration efforts to improve diet quality and decrease chronic disease risk factors among low-income...
- This federal Project Grant award of $1,046,346 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program aims to address food insecurity and unhealthy dietary behaviors among college students, particularly low-income and racial/ethnic minority populations. Through a partnership with five universities, including three minority-serving institutions (MSIs), the funded project will conduct research using...
- This $963,368 project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA #10.310) supports an integrated research, extension, and education project conducted by South Dakota State University from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026. The project aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in generating...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $996,586 Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) to Utah State University (USU) Extension. The grant will fund a 3-year project to adapt, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Utah Diabetes Cook Along curriculum in improving diabetes prevention and management outcomes across diverse Utah communities. Key objectives include refining the curriculum...
- 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...
- 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...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), aims to deliver a digital version of the StrongPeople Strong Hearts (SPSH) nutrition and physical activity behavior change intervention to 240 women at risk for cardiovascular disease. The $999,323 award, effective September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2028, will evaluate the...
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, CFDA 10.310, supports the development and evaluation of a digital intervention focused on healthy cooking, parent feeding practices, and child involvement in home food preparation for low-income families. The $909,615.40 grant, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, will create a...
- This Project Grant award of $238,500 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) will support the training of three Ph.D. fellows in the targeted expertise shortage areas of food science, human nutrition, and human sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine. The goals of the program are to build expertise in cellular agriculture, balance scientific/technological and...
This 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 (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) provides $294,000 to develop and implement an evidence-based educational program. The program aims to empower Cooperative Extension agents, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to promote healthy and balanced dietary patterns with a focus on the role of lean meats and protein in mitigating obesity and chronic disease. Key components include developing a comprehensive curriculum, implementing training workshops and resources, and evaluating the program's effectiveness in improving knowledge and promoting behavior change. The multidisciplinary project team will integrate information on lean protein and meats into healthy dietary patterns and enhance understanding of the scientific basis for lean meat consumption. The ultimate goal is to increase knowledge among educators and community leaders, improve public understanding of balanced diets and protein sources, and positively impact dietary choices and health outcomes across communities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $294.0k | 7/16/25 |