The Department of Education is offering the Multicultural Scholars Program to increase diversity in the food and agricultural scientific workforce. This competitive undergraduate scholarship grant aims to advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing grants to colleges and universities. The program is available annually with a closing date of September 30, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 261801
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HEMS-004636 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.220 — Higher Education – Multicultural Scholars Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $868,720 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to section 1417 of the NARETPA of 1977 (99 Stat. 1548; 7 U.S.C. 3152), applications may be submitted by: (1) land-grant institutions, (2) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences, and (3) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food, and agricultural sciences. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible to submit undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training proposals under this RFA. Applicants should be institutions that confer an undergraduate or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences.
Students attending two-year colleges that are legally authorized to offer a two-year or equivalent program of college-level studies which are principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, may be awarded a MSP Scholarship from eligible baccalaureate institutions in cases where an articulation agreement, bridging agreement, or other type of collaborative arrangement exists between the subject baccalaureate-level institution(s) and the two year college. MSP Scholars from 2-year colleges are expected to transfer and complete their baccalaureate degrees in the partner 4-year institution(s). In such instances, the baccalaureate-level institution must be the applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive undergraduate scholarship grant program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities. The Multicultural Scholars Program is available every year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 261801 Full Announcement-1 -> 14_Multicultural.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.220 | PKG00203206 | Aug 13, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
261801 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
261801 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
261801 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
261801 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
261801 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
261801 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
261801 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
261801 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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