The Department of Agriculture is offering the AFRI ELI grant to provide opportunities for undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to gain hands-on experience in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. This grant also aims to enhance technical skills for predoctoral students and research independence for postdoctoral students. The closing date for applications is May 06, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 270604
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2015 Applicants are encouraged to submit a “Letter of Intent to Submit an Application” for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships by the Letter of Intent due date specified in the RFA. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2015 Applications for programs within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 11, 2015 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Program) and May 6, 2015 (for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships Program). Applicants are encouraged to submit a “Letter of Intent to Submit an Application” for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships by the Letter of Intent due date specified in the RFA. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please review Part III, A for more specific eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (AFRI ELI) focuses on developing the following: opportunities for undergraduate students at colleges and universities, including those from underrepresented ethnicities and economically disadvantaged groups at minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and other universities to obtain hands-on experience at land-grant and non-land-grant universities and USDA laboratories and obtain training to join the agricultural workforce or pursue graduate studies in food, agriculture, natural resources and the human sciences. technical and functional competence for predoctoral students; and the research independence and teaching credentials of postdoctoral students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Close Date Explanation. | Dec 18, 2014 | |
| Dec 18, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2015 Applicants are encouraged to submit a “Letter of Intent to Submit an Application” for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships by the Letter of Intent due date specified in the RFA. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2015 Applications for programs within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 11, 2015 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Program) and May 6, 2015 (for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships Program). Applicants are encouraged to submit a “Letter of Intent to Submit an Application” for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships by the Letter of Intent due date specified in the RFA. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please review Part III, A for more specific eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (AFRI ELI) focuses on developing the following: opportunities for undergraduate students at colleges and universities, including those from underrepresented ethnicities and economically disadvantaged groups at minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and other universities to obtain hands-on experience at land-grant and non-land-grant universities and USDA laboratories and obtain training to join the agricultural workforce or pursue graduate studies in food, agriculture, natural resources and the human sciences. technical and functional competence for predoctoral students; and the research independence and teaching credentials of postdoctoral students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004797 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2015 Applicants are encouraged to submit a “Letter of Intent to Submit an Application” for the Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowships by the Letter of Intent due date specified in the RFA. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please review Part III, A for more specific eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (AFRI ELI) focuses on developing the following: opportunities for undergraduate students at colleges and universities, including those from underrepresented ethnicities and economically disadvantaged groups at minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and other universities to obtain hands-on experience at land-grant and non-land-grant universities and USDA laboratories and obtain training to join the agricultural workforce or pursue graduate studies in food, agriculture, natural resources and the human sciences. technical and functional competence for predoctoral students; and the research independence and teaching credentials of postdoctoral students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 270604 Full Announcement-1 -> 15_AFRI ELI_modified.pdf
Folder 270604 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> 15_AFRI ELI_modified 12.24.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00210903 | Dec 18, 2014 | May 06, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
270604 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
270604 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf
270604 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
270604 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
270604 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
270604 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
270604 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
270604 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
270604 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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