Project Grant 20257041845173
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Alcorn State University a $526,315.79 project grant under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will support Alcorn State University's 1890 Scholarships Program from July 2021 through July 2025. The 1890 Scholarships Program aims to increase recruitment, engagement, retention, mentoring and training of undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees in...
- This Project Grant award of $505,263.15 from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) was made to Alcorn State University, a historically Black 1890 land-grant institution, on January 1, 2025. The funding is provided under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524), which aims to increase the diversity and technical competency of the agricultural workforce by recruiting, retaining, and graduating students...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by 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 deliver approximately $505,263.16 to Alcorn State University over a 4-year period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2028. The primary purpose of this grant is to recruit, engage, retain, mentor, and train undergraduate students at Alcorn State University, a Historically...
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the Department of Agriculture awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to Alcorn State University's School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to support the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program. The goal of the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program, authorized under Section 7117 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is to provide multiple scholarships for students attending each of the 1890...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to the Alcorn State University Educational Building Corporation on July 15, 2023. The grant funding supports Alcorn State University's 1890 Scholarships Program, which aims to increase recruiting, engagement, retention, mentoring, and training of undergraduate students at the university, a historically Black 1890 land-grant institution located in Lorman, Mississippi. This grant...
- This $500,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will support Alcorn State University's 1890 Scholarships program from July 15, 2022 to July 14, 2026. The Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program aims to provide scholarships for students attending each of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. Through this funding, Alcorn State University will award scholarships to recruit, engage, retain, mentor and...
- The Alcorn State University Educational Building Corporation was awarded a $521,052 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant was awarded under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524) with a completion date of July 14, 2027. The goal of the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program is to provide multiple scholarships for students attending each of the 1890 Land-Grant...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded Alabama A&M University a $505,263.15 Project Grant under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). The grant aims to recruit, retain, and graduate students, especially minorities and underrepresented groups, in agricultural and related sciences. Key objectives include increasing the number of students receiving baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Southern University and A&M College under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). The goal of this 4-year grant is to positively impact the recruitment, retention, baccalaureate degree attainment, and career placement of scholarship recipients in food, agricultural, and related scientific fields. The grant will provide...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $505,263.16 project grant to Alabama A&M University (AAMU) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). The project aims to recruit, retain, and graduate students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and related scientific disciplines at AAMU, a historically Black land-grant university. The grant will provide scholarships, academic...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Alcorn State University through the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). The grant aims to support the recruitment, engagement, retention, mentoring, and training of undergraduate students at 1890 land-grant institutions, with the goal of increasing the number of baccalaureate degrees in agriculture and related sciences. The program emphasizes the need to develop innovative solutions to global challenges like food security and land retention through technology, productivity, and conservation. As a historically Black land-grant university, Alcorn State University will use the grant to provide scholarships, academic counseling, experiential learning opportunities, internships, and career development services to its students pursuing degrees in food, agricultural, and related scientific disciplines.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $505.3k | 9/12/25 |