Project Grant 20257041845113
- 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...
- 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 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...
- This USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 1890 Scholarships Project Grant, CFDA 10.524, awarded to Tennessee State University will provide $505,263.16 over a 4-year period from July 2024 to July 2028. The grant aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences at the university. In addition to scholarships, the project will support student scholars through career preparedness workshops, advising,...
- This $505,263.16 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524) will fund the Tuskegee University Food and Agricultural Scholars Program. The program aims to recruit, train, and prepare underrepresented minorities to enter the food, agricultural, natural resource, and related sciences (FANRRS) workforce or pursue further graduate studies in these...
- Tuskegee University will administer the Tuskegee University Food and Agricultural Scholars Program through its College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences under a $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant supports the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The four-year program aims to recruit, train, and prepare underrepresented minorities to enter...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Tennessee State University (TSU) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). Over the next four years, the grant will support TSU in increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation of students pursuing degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences. Key activities include providing scholarships, career readiness workshops, proactive advising, dedicated mentoring, and undergraduate research opportunities to academically talented students. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare graduates with the scientific, technical, and professional skills needed to continue to graduate studies or enter the U.S. agricultural workforce and contribute to meeting the nation's growing food and agricultural needs.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $505.3k | 8/26/25 |