The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant to New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289). This federal grant award supports NMHU's research, education, and workforce development initiatives in areas such as natural resources management, forestry, environmental sciences, and STEM fields. As a Hispanic-serving and minority-serving public university, NMHU leverages its expertise to advance federal priorities in environmental conservation, workforce training, and scientific research, particularly benefiting underrepresented populations. This grant funding enables NMHU to conduct projects like the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, which focuses on forest health and wildfire prevention, as well as programs to increase minority participation in STEM disciplines. The award period runs from May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
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