Project Grant 20266703846010
- This $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program will support workforce development and career training programs at the College of Alameda campus of the Peralta Community College District. The grant aims to develop new curricula in agroecology and digital marketing, refresh existing workforce training programs to meet 21st century needs through experiential learning and a...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Miami Dade College received a $630,000 Project Grant award from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029. The Project-HARVEST (Harnessing Agriculture Readiness Through Vocational Education and Skills Training) initiative addresses the critical gap between modern agricultural workforce demands and current educational offerings by transforming...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center received a $500,000 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 December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2029. The award supports a Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy project designed to enhance agricultural education and research capabilities among K-14...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Washington State University received a $600,000 Project Grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded September 1, 2026, with completion targeted for August 31, 2030. The award funds an integrated research and extension training program designed to prepare next-generation agricultural researchers from traditional and rural undergraduate institutions for graduate...
- Project Grant Summary The University of California, Davis received a $618,000 Project Grant award from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) to conduct research addressing rootstock propagation challenges in grapevine cultivation. The four-year project (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2030) will identify the genetic and molecular basis for root formation in diverse wild grapevine species. Research deliverables include...
- Federal Grant Award Summary North Carolina State University received a $500,000 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), awarded December 1, 2025, with completion targeted for November 30, 2029. The award supports a teacher professional development initiative designed to integrate agricultural concepts into high school biology curricula, addressing the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Minnesota's Office of Sponsored Projects Administration received a $750,000 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), awarded on May 1, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2030. The Growing Global Innovators in Agriculture Project delivers integrated youth education and workforce development services...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Purdue University received a $500,000 project grant awarded February 15, 2026, under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The three-year project, concluding February 14, 2029, addresses four critical issues in urban food systems and agricultural education: career readiness in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $849,553 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 February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029. The research project addresses fundamental mechanisms by which plant immune responses shape microbiome assembly and function, with particular emphasis on how JAZ...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $751,937 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) to develop novel protein- and lipid-rich composite fungal materials for alternative meat applications. The award, effective December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, addresses critical gaps in sustainable protein production...
The Yosemite Community College District, operating through Modesto Junior College, received a $195,000 project grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded on March 1, 2026, with completion targeted for February 29, 2028. This initiative addresses workforce development challenges in California's Central Valley agricultural region by strengthening the pipeline of skilled workers for the wine and fermentation industries. The college will enhance instructional activities and deepen connections between students, faculty, and regional industry partners through curriculum improvements informed by direct employer engagement on skill requirements. The project delivers a comprehensive range of educational products and experiential learning services designed to increase student career readiness. Key deliverables include enhanced classroom instruction incorporating industry best practices, hands-on demonstrations, and experiential learning opportunities such as industry tours, career events, and workforce engagement activities. These offerings provide practical exposure to real-world agricultural operations and clarify employment expectations and skill requirements in the wine and fermentation sector. The ultimate objective is to expand access to agricultural training opportunities, improve career awareness and readiness among students, and support the long-term economic sustainability of regional agricultural businesses and communities.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $195.0k | 2/27/26 |