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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
- Open Now
Open Date:
3/15/2024
Close Date:
12/5/2024
Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institutions
- National Laboratories
- Native/Tribal Entities
- Private Sector
Program Purpose:
- Agriculture
- Education and Workforce Development
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Upcoming Milestones:
Bureau/Office:
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Overview
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:
1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;
3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;
4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension;
5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars.
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Annual Appropriation
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
$49,000,000
Limit per Applicant:
$750,000
Estimated Awards:
245