Project Grant 20266702346012
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $591,500 Project Grant 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), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. The research project investigates the impact of production shocks on international grain trade resilience and price dynamics, focusing on wheat, rice, and corn—staple crops...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $613,978 Project Grant award dated September 15, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303) funding opportunity. The award, designated for the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD), runs through September 14, 2026, and supports integrated research, education, and extension activities addressing...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $749,999 Project Grant award from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) beginning January 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for December 31, 2029. The project delivers research and practical guidance on leveraging cover crops to enhance maize (corn) resilience against pests and pathogens through sustainable agricultural practices. Key...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $238,500 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210), awarded on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2030. The grant supports an interdisciplinary graduate training initiative designed to address critical expertise gaps in precision agriculture and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $710,624 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded January 1, 2026, with completion targeted for May 14, 2028. The project delivers research services to evaluate nutritional preferences and requirements for multiple bumble bee species in the United States, addressing critical gaps...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $687,539 Project Grant awarded February 1, 2026, through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program (CFDA 10.310), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The three-year project, concluding January 31, 2029, investigates parasitoid wasp interactions with caterpillar hosts to advance understanding of biological pest...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $350,000 Project Grant from the National Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (Institute of Youth, Family, and Community) under the Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.516) on September 15, 2025. The three-year project, which extends through September 14, 2028, will pilot a broad public health model and partnership designed to support rural Pennsylvania families and youth, as well as...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $561,437 Project Grant award dated July 15, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Eastern Region (Region 9), under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680). The grant supports a multi-year integrated pest management initiative extending through November 5, 2029, focused on developing biological control solutions for the North American beech leaf nematode. The primary deliverable involves...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a $1,144,942 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675), awarded July 9, 2025, with completion targeted for March 31, 2030. The award funds Penn State to provide financial, technical, educational, and related assistance to units of local government and other stakeholders in planning urban forestry programs and implementing management...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania State University received a Formula Grant award of $6.49 million from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Hatch Act of 1887 (CFDA 10.203) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and Penn State Extension, the university will deliver comprehensive agricultural research and extension services to Pennsylvania residents and stakeholders. The award...
The Pennsylvania State University received a $591,500 Project Grant 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). The award, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, supports a comprehensive research initiative examining how rural local governments across the United States develop policies and strategies to address service delivery challenges. The project will produce four primary deliverables: (1) a new national survey of U.S. county governments to be conducted in 2026, complementing similar surveys conducted in 2001, 2008, and 2019; (2) longitudinal analysis assessing changes in county government policy choices over a 25-year period; (3) a comparative qualitative dataset analyzing factors affecting county-level policy development; and (4) in-depth case studies documenting county policymakers' rationales, priorities, and decision-making processes. This research directly addresses the AFRI program's priority focus on agricultural economics and rural communities by investigating sources of variation in local governments' policies and identifying creative strategies that reflect distinct community characteristics. The study employs two complementary theoretical perspectives—the rural-urban comparison thesis and the varied rural response thesis—to build knowledge that will inform policy debates about the critical role local governments play in supporting rural residents, farmers, and ranchers who depend on these institutions for essential services and economic development support.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $591.5k | 3/12/26 |