The Department of Education is offering the Multicultural Scholars Grant Program to increase diversity in the food and agricultural workforce. This competitive undergraduate scholarship aims to enhance educational achievement by providing grants to colleges and universities. Eligible applicants can apply annually before the closing date on August 29, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 181274
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-HEMS-003871 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.220 — Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 990,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| 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. |
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:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.220 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00130211 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.220 | PKG00130211 | Jul 02, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization Applicants |