Project Grant 20267000146568
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas State University $150,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture program (CFDA 10.326) to improve the small engine laboratory facility for agricultural sciences students. The project will purchase and install industry-standard equipment including Echo two-stroke engine training kits, Briggs & Stratton four-stroke engine training kits with specialty...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $750,000 to the University of Texas at San Antonio on March 15, 2026, under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) to develop undergraduate research and extension experiences in sustainable agricultural systems with innovative agricultural technologies. The award funds undergraduate and community student instruction in Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation applied to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Texas State University received a $350,000 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Equipment Grants Program (CFDA 10.519) on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2029. The award supports the acquisition of high-throughput sequencing equipment designed to enhance research, education, and outreach capabilities at the institution's San Marcos, Texas campus. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and R2...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $715,000 to West Texas A & M University on September 1, 2026, under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) to establish and operate the WT Annual Summer Agriculture Technology Research Program, a four-week intensive research training initiative addressing precision agriculture skills gaps in rural agricultural communities across the Texas Panhandle and neighboring states. The program...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Tarleton State University $300,000 under the Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture program (CFDA 10.326) on September 1, 2026. The project builds research and workforce capacity at Tarleton to understand and manage woody plant cover change in Texas savanna-grassland working lands. The award funds baseline field data collection on woody cover, plant variety, and productivity across Texas...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas Tech University $150,000 on June 15, 2026, under the Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture program (CFDA 10.326) to establish a certification program in agricultural finance within the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. The Excellence in Agricultural Finance certification program identifies and cultivates qualified students and develops a pipeline of specialists trained in...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas A&M University Kingsville $300,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture program (CFDA 10.326) to deliver experiential learning and professional development training in wildlife, ecology, and applied science to undergraduate students. The award funds two five-day training workshops annually, each serving 20 participants, with lodging, materials, and...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas State University $741,696 on February 1, 2026, under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), CFDA 10.310, to investigate tRNA-derived fragments (tRFs) as natural plant defense activators to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides. The research team will track how these small molecules move from infection sites to protect entire plants, identify the cellular components they interact with to...
- This $2,999,964.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation) will enhance the sustainability and productivity of livestock operations in Texas through advanced monitoring, research, and educational initiatives. The primary awardee, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, will leverage its expertise as a land-grant research institution to deliver comprehensive solutions addressing critical agricultural...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $452,045 Cooperative Agreement to the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service on June 1, 2024 under the Soil and Water Conservation (CFDA 10.902) federal grant program. The purpose of this award is to improve the knowledge of high school, undergraduate, and graduate students about careers related to food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service,...
The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas State University $150,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture program (CFDA 10.326) to purchase and install three utility terrain vehicles and precision agriculture equipment, then develop standardized curriculum for three agricultural courses integrating that equipment. In fall of year one, the principal and co-principal investigators will collaborate with the UTV manufacturer's education team to create curricula for AG 2275 Agricultural Safety, AG 2373 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics, and AG 4355 Land Management Course. Students in these courses will learn to operate the vehicles safely, adjust autosteer systems for proper coverage, use mapping systems, and apply precision agriculture technologies. Performance occurs in San Marcos, Texas. The award runs through July 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $150.0k | 7/27/26 |