Project Grant 20256703845071
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides $500,000 to the University of Arizona under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program. The university will engage K-8 teachers, agricultural experts, and extension educators to develop agriculturally-focused, culturally relevant classroom curricula and toolkits integrating agricultural concepts into core subjects. Over four years from...
- This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223), will fund a $399,506 program over 4 years from September 15, 2023 to September 14, 2027. The program aims to train a new generation of young people for careers in food and agriculture-related fields through intensive community engagement. It will provide funding for 27 undergraduate...
- This $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program will enable Iowa State University Extension's Food Systems Team and nonprofit Next Step Adventure to develop and pilot a Youth Local Food Leader (LFL) Educator Cohort for high school teachers. The LFL curriculum, which has trained 377 participants nationwide with 23 trainers across 15 states, will be evolved to provide high school teachers with techniques...
- The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), through its Grants and Contracts Office, will deliver agricultural and natural resource professional development programs for K-12 teachers across Alaska under a $500,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). The funding is provided through NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program (CFDA #10.310), which supports research, extension...
- This federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program will implement and evaluate an undergraduate internship program to enhance students' abilities to apply knowledge and utilize research and professional skills in addressing agricultural and natural resources challenges. The $597,589 award from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2028 will provide students...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.310 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative) provides $750,000 over 5 years to Penn State University to implement an 8-week summer research and career development program. The program will engage 10 undergraduate students annually from non-land grant institutions across the U.S. in experiential research, career exploration, and professional development activities...
- This federal Project Grant award, issued by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) program, will provide $948,805.00 to the University of Illinois to conduct an 8-week summer program called "ICAN". The program aims to prevent summer learning loss and promote healthy behaviors to reduce childhood obesity risk among children affected by poverty. Key objectives include educating future professionals in fields...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The 5-year grant, effective September 1, 2024, will provide experiential training opportunities that combine data science and crop science for undergraduate students. The program consists of two tracks: the Explorers Track, which will introduce students to data science...
- The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program. The grant will support the creation of online and open-source training materials in data analytics, geospatial software, and remote sensing for incorporation into technical college curricula. Regional face-to-face workshops will also be...
- This $500,000 federal Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310). The grant will fund an integrated research, education, and extension project led by New Mexico State University (NMSU) to enhance the capacity of elementary school teachers serving Navajo students in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Over a 3-year period, the project will train and mentor 60...
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 provides $500,000 to Northern Illinois University to deliver the "NIU Edible Campus Immersion Teacher Experience and Development (EXCITED)" program. The program will provide Illinois teachers with access to high-quality workforce development education in food science, nutrition, food systems, specialty food crops, food product development, and community development. The objective is to increase the number of K-14 educational professionals trained in research-based professional development related to food and agricultural sciences. As part of the program, teachers, administrators, and students will participate in immersive experiences at Northern Illinois University to engage with subject matter experts and gain a deeper appreciation for food and agriculture. The project will also publish open-source, standards-aligned lessons highlighting research-based, problem-based learning experiences for students. The period of performance runs from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 8/21/25 |