Project Grant 2628007
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $649,996 project grant to Texas A&M University-San Antonio under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to create educational pathways and cultivate leadership for undergraduates pursuing STEM careers in water science and technology. Through this five-year award beginning March 2021, the university will prepare students for water-focused careers by developing new academic programs, experiential learning opportunities, and student...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded Texas A&M University $952,970 on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to design, implement, and study an AI-guided agriculture STEM learning model for rural middle school classrooms in two rural Texas districts. The five-year project, running through July 31, 2031, will develop and iteratively refine a 16-lesson AG-STEM curriculum engaging approximately 200–250...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded Texas A & M University–Kingsville $599,997 on September 1, 2026, to operate a Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site focused on integrating data-driven research in resilient energy systems across disciplines. The project will strengthen a multidisciplinary community of practice at Texas A & M University–Kingsville by bringing together middle and high school teachers (grades 6–12) from rural and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded $200,000 to Texas A&M International University on July 15, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop an integrated framework for autonomous water quality monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles. The project will design and deploy UAV platforms equipped with custom water-sampling payloads to collect samples across strategically selected cross-sections of...
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded West Texas A & M University a $102,222 Cooperative Agreement on August 1, 2026, to support dryland and irrigated crop management research under the Ogallala Aquifer Program (CFDA 10.001, Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research). The agreement funds research to develop tools for evapotranspiration yield and crop water productivity determinations in irrigated, dryland, and mixed precipitation-dependent/irrigated...
- This $399,855 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) is supporting the "ExpandAI Capacity Building Project" at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas. The project establishes and expands artificial intelligence (AI)-related education, research, and training activities at TAMIU to cultivate a diverse group of AI-trained engineers. Key components...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Texas A&M Agrilife Research received a $1.39 million Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) on October 1, 2025, to test an approach for expanding research enterprise capacity through enhanced data infrastructure support. Over the 24-month performance period (October 2025–September 2027), the awardee will implement and evaluate the Proactive Managed Technology Services (PMTS) cost-recovery shared...
- The Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture awarded a $519,309 Cooperative Agreement to Texas A&M Agrilife Research on August 1, 2026, under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001). The agreement funds Phase 4 of the Ogallala Aquifer Program, an ARS-led research-education consortium addressing water availability decline from the Ogallala Aquifer on the central and southern High Plains. Work deliverables include development of tools...
- 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...
- 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 National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Texas A&M University-Kingsville $4.999997 million on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to establish and operate the Center for Research, Education, Application, and Technology Transfer Excellence for AI-Driven Agricultural Water Sustainability (CREATE-AI Water), a Phase II CREST center focusing on water management solutions for competing freshwater demands in South Texas agriculture and urban growth. The center will integrate research, education, and outreach activities to address water quality and sustainability issues at the intersection of technology, agriculture, and water resources. Research outcomes will target enhanced agricultural productivity through sustainable water management strategies and soil amendments, climate resilience to extreme weather, and food security and environmental sustainability. The center will serve as a national hub for water use decision-making expertise in South Texas and prepare the next generation of STEM professionals in engineering and agricultural sciences, while creating opportunities for job growth and industry expansion. Place of performance is Kingsville, Texas. The award period extends from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a Hispanic-serving institution and Land Grant College within the Texas A&M University System, will house and administer the center, leveraging existing research expertise and stakeholder networks to establish the center as a nationally recognized source of expertise, training, and policy engagement on water management for sustainable agriculture.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.0m | 7/17/26 |