This $4,680,568 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) supports the establishment of the Futures Institute at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a historically black, 1890 land-grant institution. The Institute will deliver a range of educational, research, and outreach services focused on areas such as agriculture, food science, engineering, environmental sciences, and human health. The award will enable UMES to expand access to STEM education and research opportunities, particularly for underrepresented students, and address critical needs in fields like food security and sustainable agriculture. As a sub-recipient, the University System of Maryland (USM) will contribute its expertise in telecommunications, IT services, and interdisciplinary research to support the project. The award has a period of performance from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027.
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