This grant, offered through the Higher Education Department, establishes a vital competitive undergraduate scholarship program. Its core purpose is to significantly increase the multicultural diversity within the critical food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce. By strategically providing competitive grants directly to colleges and universities across the nation, this program aims to profoundly advance the educational achievement of all Americans. It focuses on empowering institutions to recruit and support a diverse student body, thereby cultivating a more inclusive and highly skilled talent pipeline for essential industries. This initiative is fundamental for ensuring broader representation and fostering academic success in higher education.
Opportunity ID: 327190
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HEMS-007333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $945,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Land-Grant Institutions, Colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments, other colleges and universities, and Institutes or research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university. Institutions that have not previously applied are especially encouraged to do so. Applicants must be institutions that confer a bachelor’s or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the FANH sciences. Awards are made to eligible colleges and universities. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants |
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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) |
| 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 URL. | May 19, 2020 | |
| May 19, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HEMS-007333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $945,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Land-Grant Institutions, Colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments, other colleges and universities, and Institutes or research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university. Institutions that have not previously applied are especially encouraged to do so. Applicants must be institutions that confer a bachelor’s or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the FANH sciences. Awards are made to eligible colleges and universities. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants |
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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) |
| 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-HEMS-007333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) |
| 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: | May 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $945,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Land-Grant Institutions, Colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments, other colleges and universities, and Institutes or research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university. Institutions that have not previously applied are especially encouraged to do so. Applicants must be institutions that confer a bachelor’s or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the FANH sciences. Awards are made to eligible colleges and universities. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants |
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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) |
| 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 327190 Full Announcement-MSP -> FY2020-Higher-Education-Multicultural-Scholars-Program.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 | PKG00261715 | May 18, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327190 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
327190 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
327190 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
327190 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
327190 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
327190 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
327190 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
327190 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
327190 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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