Project Grant P031S210287

This $600,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) will support EDP University of Puerto Rico, Inc., a private, non-profit Hispanic Serving Institution, in virtualizing academic programs and developing online support services to improve Hispanic student success. The funding will enable the university to expand educational opportunities, enhance academic offerings, and build...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) to Florida International University (FIU). The goal of this 4-year grant is to build institutional capacity at FIU by promoting high quality education through innovative teaching, academic development, and career attainment of underrepresented groups. Key objectives include improving...

This Project Grant award of $600,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) will support Dominican University's "Pathways to Wellness: Empowering Hispanic and Low-Income Scholars to Build Successful Careers in Healthcare" initiative. The award will fund activities to expand educational opportunities, improve academic offerings, and enhance institutional capacity for underrepresented and low-income student populations at...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) awarded a $199,370 Project Grant to Sam Houston State University under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The grant will fund a 4-year project to develop strategic linkages with the Houston Hispanic community, bolster Hispanic student recruitment in the School of Agricultural Sciences, and deliver transformative learning experiences to enhance agricultural literacy...

This federal Project Grant award of $1,200,000 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) supports the "THE FOSTER DREAMS: CULTIVATING FANHS' SCIENCE EXCELLENCE IN PUERTO RICO" project. The primary products and services to be delivered include: Revising and enhancing the curriculum for the Biology Baccalaureate and Environmental Management Master's programs at Universidad Ana G. Méndez campuses...

This $399,999 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) aims to increase Hispanic undergraduate students' knowledge and skills in agroecology, biodiversity conservation for agriculture, and agricultural entrepreneurship at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metropolitan Campus (IAUPR-MC). Over a 4-year period, the award will fund the revision and redesign of existing courses to incorporate...

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) provides $600,000.00 to the Houston Community College System District to establish a centralized student advocacy center. The funding will expand educational opportunities, improve academic performance, boost degree attainment, and provide advocacy support services for Latinx students. The project will run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. As a Hispanic-Serving...

This $992,455 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (CFDA 10.223 - Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program) supports the "HSI FANH Academy" - a seamless academic transition program for students between Houston Community College and Sam Houston State University. The program aims to increase enrollment and success of minority students, particularly Hispanic students, in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) higher...

This $600,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) will support Valencia Osceola Campus, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, in advancing upward mobility for adult Latino learners. The funding will be used to develop and implement activities such as curriculum development, faculty training, and student support services to expand educational opportunities and improve academic...

The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $275,000 Project Grant to Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Recinto De Cupey under the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.223). The grant will support Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Recinto De Cupey in developing and implementing the Agriculture Diverse Learning Program from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025. The program aims to enhance the teaching, learning skills, knowledge and...